How to Pronounce Munch

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/mʌntʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “munch”

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

What does munch mean?

noun

  1. A location or restaurant where good eating can be expected.

    “Sally is having a breakfast munch at her place!”

  2. An act of eating.

    “We had a good munch at the chippy.”

verb

  1. To chew with a grinding, crunching sound, and with the mouth closed — often used with on.

    “Jim was munching on a biscotti.”

  2. To eat vigorously or with excitement.

    “Watching old Bill munch his pancakes makes me hungry!”

Hear “munch” in real sentences

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Words that rhyme with munch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bunchsquinchpunchhunchscrunchcrunchclunchskinchrunchlunchcounterpunchbunche

Related words

nibblecrunchchewbitemonkellingsenpetersenpeterson

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "munch"?▾

"Munch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "munch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "munch" is /mʌntʃ/.

What does "munch" mean?▾

Munch: A location or restaurant where good eating can be expected.

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