How do you pronounce "lunchtime"?

In American English: /ˈlʌntʃˌtaɪm/ (LUHNCH-teyem). In British English: /lˈɐntʃtˌaɪm/ (L). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌntʃˌtaɪm/ (LUHNCH-teyem). In Australian English: /lˈʌntʃtaɪm/ (L-uhncht).

Is "lunchtime" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlʌntʃˌtaɪm/ (LUHNCH-teyem), while in British English it's /lˈɐntʃtˌaɪm/ (L).

How to Pronounce "lunchtime"

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lunchtime

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/ˈlʌntʃˌtaɪm/

LUHNCH-teyem

Syllable Breakdown

lʌntʃlunc·taɪmhtime

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