How to pronounce spongy
Say it like SPUHN-jee. Spongy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUHN).
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- SPUHN
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spongy 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spongy
American and British speakers say spongy in essentially the same way: /ˈspʌndʒi/ in the US and /ˈspʌndʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPUHN-jee.
What does spongy mean?
- Having the characteristics of a sponge, namely being absorbent, squishy or porous.“spongy earth; spongy cake; spongy bones”
- Wet; drenched; soaked and soft, like sponge; rainy.
- Drunk.
Where does spongy come from?
From spong(e) + -y.
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Words that rhyme with spongy
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Questions about saying spongy
How do you pronounce spongy?
Say SPUHN-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspʌndʒi/. In British English it is /ˈspʌndʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spongy?
Spongy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUHN). Broken into parts: SPUHN · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say spongy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspʌndʒi/ and the British form is /ˈspʌndʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.