How to Pronounce Lunch

To pronounce "lunch", say LUNCH — one syllable, IPA /lʌnt͡ʃ/. 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

/lʌnt͡ʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lunch”

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

What does lunch mean?

noun

  1. A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day.
  2. A break in play between the first and second sessions.

verb

  1. To eat lunch.

    “I like to lunch in Italian restaurants.”

  2. To treat to lunch.

Synonyms

luncheonnones

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Words that rhyme with lunch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bunchsquinchmunchpunchhunchscrunchcrunchclunchskinchrunchcounterpunchbunche

Related words

luncheontiffindejeunerlunchtimelunchroommealtimedinnerbrunch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lunch"?▾

"Lunch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lunch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lunch" is /lʌnt͡ʃ/.

What does "lunch" mean?▾

Lunch: A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day.

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