How to pronounce ponge
Say it like PUHNJ. Ponge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PUHNJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ponge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHNJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of ponge
American and British speakers say ponge in essentially the same way: /pʌndʒ/ in the US and /pʌndʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHNJ.
What does ponge mean?
- In the shape of a circle, circular.
Words that rhyme with ponge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ponge.
Questions about saying ponge
How do you pronounce ponge?
Say PUHNJ. The American pronunciation is /pʌndʒ/. In British English it is /pʌndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ponge?
Ponge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PUHNJ.
Do Americans and Brits say ponge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pʌndʒ/ and the British form is /pʌndʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.