How to pronounce lunges
Say it like LUHN-jiz. Lunges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHN).
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- LUHN
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lunges pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lunges
American and British speakers say lunges in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌndʒɪz/ in the US and /ˈlʌndʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHN-jiz.
What does lunges mean?
- plural of lunge How to pronounce lunge
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lunge How to pronounce lunge
Questions about saying lunges
How do you pronounce lunges?
Say LUHN-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌndʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈlʌndʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lunges?
Lunges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHN). Broken into parts: LUHN · jiz.
Do Americans and Brits say lunges the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌndʒɪz/ and the British form is /ˈlʌndʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.