How to Pronounce Haunches

To pronounce "haunches", say HAUNCH-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

HAUNCH-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “haunches”

"haunches" has 2 syllables: haunch-es. It rhymes with paunches and conches, if that helps it stick.

What does haunches 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.

Words that rhyme with haunches

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paunchesconchesstanchesstauncheslaunches

Related words

hindquartershauntsthighshockshoundscroucheshooveshumps

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "haunches"?▾

"Haunches" has 2 syllables: haunch · es.

What does "haunches" mean?▾

Haunches: 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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