How to pronounce grungy
Say it like GRUHN-jee. Grungy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHN).
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- GRUHN
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grungy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of grungy
American and British speakers say grungy in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrʌndʒi/ in the US and /ˈɡrʌndʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRUHN-jee.
What does grungy mean?
- Dirty; shabby; in disrepair.
- Of or relating to grunge music.
Where does grungy come from?
Probably a blend of grunt + dingy, influenced by grimy.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with grungy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grungy.
Questions about saying grungy
How do you pronounce grungy?
Say GRUHN-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrʌndʒi/. In British English it is /ˈɡrʌndʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grungy?
Grungy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHN). Broken into parts: GRUHN · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say grungy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrʌndʒi/ and the British form is /ˈɡrʌndʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.