How to pronounce gunge
Say it like GUHNJ. Gunge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GUHNJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gunge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHNJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of gunge
American and British speakers say gunge in essentially the same way: /ɡʌndʒ/ in the US and /ɡʌndʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHNJ.
What does gunge mean?
- A viscous or sticky substance, particularly an unpleasant one of vague or unknown composition; goo; gunk.
- Tholin.
- To clog with gunge.
- To cover with gunge.
- Alternative spelling of ganj.
Where does gunge come from?
First attested around 1935–40.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with gunge
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Questions about saying gunge
How do you pronounce gunge?
Say GUHNJ. The American pronunciation is /ɡʌndʒ/. In British English it is /ɡʌndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gunge?
Gunge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GUHNJ.
Do Americans and Brits say gunge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡʌndʒ/ and the British form is /ɡʌndʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.