luncheon

/ˈlʌntʃən/

Syllables lunch·eon

Stress LUNCH-eon

Phonics Breakdown

lun

/lʌn/

short u

ch

/tʃ/

ch sound

eon

/ən/

schwa

Meaning

a formal or special midday meal

Sound Reference

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lun=/lʌn/(lunch) + ch=/tʃ/(chair) + eon=/ən/(button)

Example

The company hosted a formal luncheon for its guests.