How to pronounce lunging
Say it like LUHN-jing. Lunging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHN).
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- LUHN
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lunging 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.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lunging
American and British speakers say lunging in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌndʒɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlʌndʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHN-jing.
What does lunging mean?
- present participle and gerund of lunge How to pronounce lunge
- The act of one who lunges; a lunge.
Questions about saying lunging
How do you pronounce lunging?
Say LUHN-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌndʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlʌndʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lunging?
Lunging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHN). Broken into parts: LUHN · jing.
Do Americans and Brits say lunging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌndʒɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlʌndʒɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.