How to Pronounce "have a hunch"
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhəntʃ
HAV-uh-HUNCH
hæv/ /æɪ/ /hˈʌntʃ
HAV-uh-HUNCH
Definition
To strongly feel or suspect that something is true or will happen, even though you do not have proof.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhəntʃ
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /hˈʌntʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV-uh-HUNCH
UK
HAV-uh-HUNCH
Listen in Context
I have a hunch that it will rain today.
She had a hunch something was wrong.
Do you have a hunch about who took the book?
I had a hunch you’d call me today.