How to pronounce flunge
Say it like FLUHNJ. Flunge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLUHNJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flunge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLUHNJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of flunge
American and British speakers say flunge in essentially the same way: /flʌndʒ/ in the US and /flʌndʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLUHNJ.
What does flunge mean?
- A method of attack with a sword (sabre), propelled from the front foot, like a flèche, but also landing on the front foot, like a lunge.
- To attack using a flunge.
Where does flunge come from?
Blend of flèche + lunge, or of flying + lunge.
Words that rhyme with flunge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flunge.
Questions about saying flunge
How do you pronounce flunge?
Say FLUHNJ. The American pronunciation is /flʌndʒ/. In British English it is /flʌndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flunge?
Flunge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLUHNJ.
Do Americans and Brits say flunge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /flʌndʒ/ and the British form is /flʌndʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.