How to Pronounce "hunches"
word
ˈhəntʃɪz
HUN-chiz
hˈʌntʃɪz
HUN-chiz
Definition
Feelings or guesses, usually not based on clear evidence, that something is true or will happen. People often rely on hunches to make decisions when they are unsure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhəntʃɪz
British English
hˈʌntʃɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HUN-chiz
UK
HUN-chiz
Listen in Context
She always trusts her hunches when making decisions.
My hunches are usually right about people.
He had strong hunches that it would rain today.
Sometimes, my hunches tell me to take a different route, and I end up avoiding traffic.