How to Pronounce Witch-hunt

To pronounce "witch-hunt", say WITCHH-unt — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɪtʃhʌnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈwɪtʃhʌnt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “witch-hunt”

"witch-hunt" has 2 syllables: witchh-unt.

What does witch-hunt mean?

noun

  1. A search for people believed to be using sorcery or harmful magic, especially in order to punish them.
  2. An attempt to find and publicly punish a group of people perceived as a threat, usually on ideological or political grounds.

Related words

witchhuntwitchfindingwitchismwitchdommaleficiationwytchsorcering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "witch-hunt"?▾

"Witch-hunt" has 2 syllables: witchh · unt.

What is the IPA transcription of "witch-hunt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "witch-hunt" is /ˈwɪtʃhʌnt/.

What does "witch-hunt" mean?▾

Witch-hunt: A search for people believed to be using sorcery or harmful magic, especially in order to punish them.

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