How Many Syllables Are in "Lunch"?

lunch has 1 syllable.

Syllable breakdown

lunch

Word
lunch
Syllable count
1
Pronunciation
/lʌntʃ/
Part of speech
noun

Definition

A meal eaten in the middle of the day.

Example sentence

We had soup for lunch.

Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..

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