How to pronounce lunger
Say it like LUHNG-er. Lunger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHNG).
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US American/ˈlʌŋɚ/LUHNG-er
UK British/ˈlʌndʒə/LUHN-juh
- LUHNG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lunger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lunger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LUHN-juh.
What does lunger mean?
noun
- A person who lunges.
- A person afflicted with a disease of the lungs, especially one suffering from tuberculosis.
- A vehicle whose engine has the specified number of cylinders.
Where does lunger come from?
From lunge + -er.
Questions about saying lunger
How do you pronounce lunger?
Say LUHNG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌŋɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlʌndʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lunger?
Lunger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHNG). Broken into parts: LUHNG · er.
Is lunger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlʌndʒə/ (LUHN-juh).