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How to Pronounce “scrunchie” in English

/ˈskɹʌnt͡ʃi/

SCRUN·chie

Stress: scrun

Accent:

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What does “scrunchie” mean?

Audio
NOUN
  • A small elasticated ring of fabric placed around long hair to hold it in place behind the head.

Example sentences

  • Mr. Burns: Simpson! You'll rue the day you took a pie tin, made two holes for eyes, and tied a rubber band around the back! / Homer Simpson: It's not a rubber band, it's a Scrunchie!
  • The hymen is like a scrunchie in function as well as in looks.
  • And you can stretch a scrunchie, right?

Common phrases

scrunchie right

How to pronounce “scrunchie

Syllables:
scrun · chie
Stress:
scrun — say this syllable louder and longer.
IPA:
/ˈskɹʌnt͡ʃi/
Listen for:
the stressed /scrun/ in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce “scrunchie”?

“scrunchie” is pronounced /ˈskɹʌnt͡ʃi/ (scrun · chie). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

How many syllables are in “scrunchie”?

“scrunchie” has 2 syllables: scrun · chie.

Where is the stress in “scrunchie”?

The primary stress in “scrunchie” is on “SCRUN”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.

What does “scrunchie” mean?

A small elasticated ring of fabric placed around long hair to hold it in place behind the head.

How can I hear “scrunchie” used in real sentences?

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