How to Pronounce Hunch

To pronounce "hunch", say HUNCH — one syllable, IPA /hʌntʃ/. 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

/hʌntʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hunch”

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

What does hunch mean?

noun

  1. A hump; a protuberance.
  2. A stooped or curled posture; a slouch.

    “The old man walked with a hunch.”

verb

  1. To bend the top of one's body forward while raising one's shoulders.

    “Don't hunch over your computer if you want to avoid neck problems.”

  2. To raise (one's shoulders) (while lowering one's head or bending the top of one's body forward); to curve (one's body) forward (sometimes followed by up).

    “He hunched up his shoulders and stared down at the ground.”

Synonyms

cluehintinklingelbownudgeleanslouchstoop

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Words that rhyme with hunch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bunchsquinchmunchpunchscrunchcrunchclunchskinchrunchlunchcounterpunchbunche

Related words

humpintuitionsuspicionbumpglimmerflavourtrailfeeling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hunch"?▾

"Hunch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hunch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hunch" is /hʌntʃ/.

What does "hunch" mean?▾

Hunch: A hump; a protuberance.

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