How to Pronounce Conch

To pronounce "conch", say CONCH — one syllable, IPA /kɒntʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kɒntʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “conch”

"conch" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with staunch and bonk, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: conk, kohnke — easy to mix up when writing.

What does conch mean?

noun

  1. A marine gastropod of the family Strombidae which lives in its own spiral shell.
  2. The shell of this sea animal.

verb

  1. To refine the flavour and texture of chocolate by warming and grinding, either in a traditional concher, or between rollers.
  2. To play a conch seashell as a musical instrument, by blowing through a hole made close to the origin of the spiral.

noun

  1. A machine (rather like a rotating pestle and mortar) used to refine the flavour and texture of chocolate by warming and grinding.
  2. A person who operates such a machine.

Synonyms

conchconche

Words that rhyme with conch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

staunchbonklaunchwankcraunchpaunchconkclonktwankcronkshonkhonk

Related words

gumbosouptacobagnurseryconeproductiontrumpet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "conch"?▾

"Conch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "conch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "conch" is /kɒntʃ/.

What does "conch" mean?▾

Conch: A marine gastropod of the family Strombidae which lives in its own spiral shell.

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