How to Pronounce Crunch

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

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Syllable

Letters

/kɹʌntʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crunch”

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

What does crunch mean?

noun

A noisy crackling sound; the sound usually associated with crunching.
A critical moment or event.

verb

To crush something, especially food, with a noisy crackling sound.
“When I came home, Susan was watching TV with her feet up on the couch, crunching a piece of celery.”
To be crushed with a noisy crackling sound.
“Beetles crunched beneath the men's heavy boots as they worked.”

Synonyms

crisp crumble

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Words that rhyme with crunch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bunch squinch munch punch hunch scrunch clunch skinch runch lunch counterpunch bunche

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crunch"?▾

"Crunch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "crunch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crunch" is /kɹʌntʃ/.

What does "crunch" mean?▾

Crunch: A noisy crackling sound; the sound usually associated with crunching.

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