how to pronounce lynch

/ˈlɪntʃ/

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lynch is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of lynch in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… eric holder loretta lynch the list goes …”

meanings of lynch

verb:

To execute (somebody) without a proper legal trial or procedure, especially by hanging and backed by a mob.

noun:

Alternative form of linch.

name:

A surname.

lynch frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word lynch occurs in english on average 4.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.