How to Pronounce Grinch

To pronounce "grinch", say GRINCH — one syllable, IPA /ɡɹɪntʃ/. 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

/ɡɹɪntʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “grinch”

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

What does grinch mean?

noun

  1. A grouch or killjoy.
  2. A person who aggressively sets out to ruin the Christmas holidays for others.

Synonyms

grouchkilljoyspoilsport

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Words that rhyme with grinch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flinchclinchpinchcinchinchsynchchinch

Related words

grouchscroogegrumpstergrouchergrumpgrudgergloomsterhumgruffin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grinch"?▾

"Grinch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "grinch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grinch" is /ɡɹɪntʃ/.

What does "grinch" mean?▾

Grinch: A grouch or killjoy.

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