How to Pronounce Challenged

To pronounce "challenged", say CHALL-eng-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃæl.əndʒd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈtʃæl.əndʒd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “challenged”

"challenged" has 3 syllables: chall-eng-ed.

What does challenged mean?

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).

adjective

  1. Lacking some physical or mental attribute or skill ; used after adverbs to make politically correct adjectives.

    “mentally challenged”

  2. Used following adverbs to make adjectives in imitation of and mocking adjectives of this kind.

    “vertically challenged”

Synonyms

becallcall out

Related words

difficulthardprovocativethought-provokingintriguingambitiousstimulatingupset

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "challenged"?▾

"Challenged" has 3 syllables: chall · eng · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "challenged"?▾

The IPA transcription of "challenged" is /ˈtʃæl.əndʒd/.

What does "challenged" mean?▾

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

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