How to Pronounce Challenge

"Challenge" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈtʃæɫəndʒ/ in IPA and it has 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈtʃæɫəndʒ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/tʃˈælɪndʒ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “challenge”

"challenge" has 2 syllables: challenge.

What does challenge mean?

noun

  1. A confrontation; a dare.
  2. A difficult task, especially one that the person making the attempt finds more enjoyable because of that difficulty.

verb

  1. To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.

    “We challenged the boys next door to a game of football.”

  2. To dare (someone).

Synonyms

becallcall out

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "challenge"?▾

"Challenge" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈtʃæɫəndʒ/ in IPA and it has 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "challenge"?▾

"Challenge" has 2 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "challenge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "challenge" is /ˈtʃæɫəndʒ/.

What does "challenge" mean?▾

Challenge: A confrontation; a dare.

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