How to pronounce scrunge
Say it like SKRUHNJ. Scrunge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKRUHNJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrunge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKRUHNJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of scrunge
American and British speakers say scrunge in essentially the same way: /skrʌndʒ/ in the US and /skrʌndʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKRUHNJ.
What does scrunge mean?
- A shot where the wink enters the pot but bounces out again.
- To scour (search) desperately for resources such as food or equipment.“Hey, wait for me while I scrunge the breakroom.”
- To squeeze; to scrunch.
Words that rhyme with scrunge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scrunge.
Questions about saying scrunge
How do you pronounce scrunge?
Say SKRUHNJ. The American pronunciation is /skrʌndʒ/. In British English it is /skrʌndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrunge?
Scrunge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKRUHNJ.
Do Americans and Brits say scrunge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skrʌndʒ/ and the British form is /skrʌndʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.