Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

punch-up

/ˈpʌntʃˌʌp/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.32 in modern English

Syllables
punch-up
IPA
/ˈpʌntʃˌʌp/
16
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A fight with the fists.

Informal

verb

Misspelling of punch up.

Etymology

Deverbal from punch up.

Usage

Inflected Forms

punch-ups (plural)

Phrases

punch-up session

Frequently Paired Words

punch-up session

Synonyms

affray dust-up fight fracas kerfuffle rixation ruckus set to set-to stoush

Questions

How do you pronounce punch-up?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpʌntʃˌʌp/.
What does punch-up mean?
A fight with the fists.
Where does punch-up come from?
Deverbal from punch up.

How to pronounce punch-up

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “punch-up”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈpʌntʃˌʌp/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “punch-up” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.