How to pronounce grunge
Say it like GRUHNJ. Grunge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GRUHNJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grunge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRUHNJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of grunge
American and British speakers say grunge in essentially the same way: /ɡrʌndʒ/ in the US and /ɡrʌndʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRUHNJ.
What does grunge mean?
- Dirt or filth, especially when difficult to clean.“The cinema floor was covered in grunge deposited by the crowds.”
- The state of being filthy; grubbiness.“Chad used to work as a coal miner, but couldn't handle the constant grunge.”
- A subgenre of alternative rock, originating from Seattle, Washington in the early 1990s, which melds punk and metal.“Alice liked to wear plaids and ripped jeans, and listen to grunge.”
Where does grunge come from?
Back-formation from grungy.
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Words that rhyme with grunge
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Questions about saying grunge
How do you pronounce grunge?
Say GRUHNJ. The American pronunciation is /ɡrʌndʒ/. In British English it is /ɡrʌndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grunge?
Grunge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GRUHNJ.
Do Americans and Brits say grunge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡrʌndʒ/ and the British form is /ɡrʌndʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.