How to pronounce plunges
Say it like PLUHN-jiz. Plunges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHN).
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- PLUHN
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plunges pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHNSay 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 plunges
American and British speakers say plunges in essentially the same way: /ˈplʌndʒɪz/ in the US and /ˈplʌndʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHN-jiz.
What does plunges mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of plunge How to pronounce plunge
Questions about saying plunges
How do you pronounce plunges?
Say PLUHN-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌndʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈplʌndʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plunges?
Plunges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHN). Broken into parts: PLUHN · jiz.
Do Americans and Brits say plunges the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʌndʒɪz/ and the British form is /ˈplʌndʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.