How to Pronounce Staunch

To pronounce "staunch", say STAUNCH — one syllable, IPA /stɑːntʃ/. 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

/stɑːntʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “staunch”

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

What does staunch mean?

verb

  1. To stop the flow of (blood).
  2. To stop, check, or deter an action.

    “Somebody's got to staunch those press leaks!”

adjective

  1. Loyal, trustworthy, reliable.

    “He's been a staunch supporter of mine through every election.”

  2. Dependable, persistent.

    “Without our staunch front line the enemy would have split the regiment.”

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Words that rhyme with staunch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

launchconchcraunchpaunchrelaunchhaunchraunchscraunchmaunchbronchbronch-claunch

Related words

steadfastconstantunswervingstemstanchhalttrustyreliable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "staunch"?▾

"Staunch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "staunch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "staunch" is /stɑːntʃ/.

What does "staunch" mean?▾

Staunch: To stop the flow of (blood).

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