To pronounce "grunge", say GRUNG-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ɡɹʌndʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɡɹʌndʒ/
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"grunge" has 2 syllables: grung-e. It rhymes with expunge and plunge, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The cinema floor was covered in grunge deposited by the crowds.”
“Chad used to work as a coal miner, but couldn't handle the constant grunge.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Grunge" has 2 syllables: grung · e.
The IPA transcription of "grunge" is /ɡɹʌndʒ/.
Grunge: Dirt or filth, especially when difficult to clean.
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