How to pronounce plunging
Say it like PLUHN-jing. Plunging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHN).
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- PLUHN
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plunging 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.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plunging
American and British speakers say plunging in essentially the same way: /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHN-jing.
What does plunging mean?
- present participle and gerund of plunge How to pronounce plunge
- That descends steeply.
- Aimed from higher ground, as fire upon an enemy.
- Very low-cut.
- An occurrence of putting or sinking under water or other fluid.
- A headlong violent motion like that of a horse trying to throw its rider.
Questions about saying plunging
How do you pronounce plunging?
Say PLUHN-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plunging?
Plunging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHN). Broken into parts: PLUHN · jing.
Do Americans and Brits say plunging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.