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