How to Pronounce Lynching

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

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Syllable

8

Letters

/lɪntʃɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lynching”

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

What does lynching mean?

verb

  1. To execute (somebody) without a proper legal trial or procedure, especially by hanging and backed by a mob.

noun

  1. Execution of a person by mob action without due process of law, especially by hanging.

Synonyms

string up

Words that rhyme with lynching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unflinchingflinchingclinchingpinchinginching

Related words

executionhangingdroprope

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lynching"?▾

"Lynching" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lynching"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lynching" is /lɪntʃɪŋ/.

What does "lynching" mean?▾

Lynching: To execute (somebody) without a proper legal trial or procedure, especially by hanging and backed by a mob.

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