How to Pronounce Haunch

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

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Letters

/hɑːntʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “haunch”

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

What does haunch mean?

noun

  1. The area encompassing the upper thigh, hip and buttocks on one side of a human, primate, or quadruped animal, especially one that can sit on its hindquarters.
  2. The loin and leg of a quadruped, especially when used as food.

verb

  1. To provide with a haunch or supporting structure.
  2. To throw with an underhand movement.

Words that rhyme with haunch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

staunchlaunchconchcraunchpaunchrelaunchraunchscraunchmaunchbronchbronch-claunch

Related words

mortisetenonhanchhindquarterhaunch-bonehunkershenchhuckle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "haunch"?▾

"Haunch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "haunch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "haunch" is /hɑːntʃ/.

What does "haunch" mean?▾

Haunch: The area encompassing the upper thigh, hip and buttocks on one side of a human, primate, or quadruped animal, especially one that can sit on its hindquarters.

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