How to pronounce sponges
Say it like SPUHN-juz. Sponges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUHN).
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- SPUHN
- juz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sponges pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- juzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sponges
American and British speakers say sponges in essentially the same way: /ˈspʌndʒəz/ in the US and /ˈspʌndʒəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPUHN-juz.
What does sponges mean?
- plural of sponge How to pronounce sponge
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sponge How to pronounce sponge
Questions about saying sponges
How do you pronounce sponges?
Say SPUHN-juz. The American pronunciation is /ˈspʌndʒəz/. In British English it is /ˈspʌndʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sponges?
Sponges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUHN). Broken into parts: SPUHN · juz.
Do Americans and Brits say sponges the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspʌndʒəz/ and the British form is /ˈspʌndʒəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.