How to pronounce scrungy
Say it like SKRUHN-jee. Scrungy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRUHN).
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- SKRUHN
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrungy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKRUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of scrungy
American and British speakers say scrungy in essentially the same way: /ˈskrʌndʒi/ in the US and /ˈskrʌndʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKRUHN-jee.
What does scrungy mean?
- grungy; shabby and dirty
Where does scrungy come from?
From scrunge + -y.
Words that rhyme with scrungy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scrungy.
Questions about saying scrungy
How do you pronounce scrungy?
Say SKRUHN-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrʌndʒi/. In British English it is /ˈskrʌndʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrungy?
Scrungy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRUHN). Broken into parts: SKRUHN · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say scrungy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskrʌndʒi/ and the British form is /ˈskrʌndʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.