“Stanch” or “Staunch”—Which to use?

“Stanch” or “Staunch”

Overview

stanch / staunch are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

stanch: NA

staunch: NA

Pronunciation

stanch: s·t·AE·n·ch

staunch: s·t·AO·n·ch

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Examples in Context

Examples of “stanch”

Examples of “staunch”

Bopp is known for his staunch social conservatism, and his past…
Staunch royalists but also devoted Huguenots,…
A staunch supporter of the White movement,…
…to portray Sinclair as a staunch communist.
…likely that Richard Rouse, a staunch establishment figure, was subsequently given…
Among the staunch supporters of the extradition treaty…
Archbishop Lodomer, who was Andrew's staunch ally in his struggles against…
…1986 for reasons including her staunch opposition to capital punishment, which…
…Amyas Andros, who was a staunch royalist throughout the Civil War,…
With the staunch support and help of his…

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