How to Pronounce Munchkin

To pronounce "munchkin", say MUNCHK-in — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmʌnʃkɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmʌnʃkɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “munchkin”

"munchkin" has 2 syllables: munchk-in.

What does munchkin mean?

noun

  1. A domestic cat breed with short legs.

noun

  1. The empty space in the center of a donut.
  2. A small ball-shaped pastry, made in the same manner as a donut, roughly the size of the hole in a donut.

    “These donut holes are delicious!”

noun

  1. A child.
  2. A person of very short stature.

Synonyms

munchkintimbitdwarflilliputianpygmytiddler

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "munchkin"?▾

"Munchkin" has 2 syllables: munchk · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "munchkin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "munchkin" is /ˈmʌnʃkɪn/.

What does "munchkin" mean?▾

Munchkin: A domestic cat breed with short legs.

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