Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lynching

/ˈlɪnt͡ʃɪŋ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.06 in modern English

Syllables
lynch-ing
IPA
/ˈlɪnt͡ʃɪŋ/
17
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Execution of a person by mob action without due process of law, especially by hanging.

verb

present participle and gerund of lynch

Example Sentences

Etymology

From lynch + -ing, see lynch.

Inflected Forms

lynchings (plural)

Derived Forms

antilynching

Phrases

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Frequently Paired Words

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Rhymes With

pinching clinching unflinching inching flinching cinching

Questions

How do you pronounce lynching?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlɪnt͡ʃɪŋ/.
What does lynching mean?
Execution of a person by mob action without due process of law, especially by hanging.
Where does lynching come from?
From lynch + -ing, see lynch.

How to pronounce lynching

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈlɪnt͡ʃɪŋ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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