How to Pronounce Paunch

To pronounce "paunch", say PAUNCH — one syllable, IPA /pɑːntʃ/. 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

/pɑːntʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “paunch”

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

What does paunch mean?

noun

  1. The first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant, the rumen.
  2. The belly of a human, especially a large, fat protruding one.

verb

  1. To remove the internal organs of a ruminant, prior to eating.

Words that rhyme with paunch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

staunchlaunchconchcraunchrelaunchhaunchraunchscraunchmaunchbronchbronch-claunch

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paunch"?▾

"Paunch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "paunch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paunch" is /pɑːntʃ/.

What does "paunch" mean?▾

Paunch: The first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant, the rumen.

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