How to Pronounce Lunge

To pronounce "lunge", say LUNG-e — 2 syllables, IPA /lʌndʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/lʌndʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lunge”

"lunge" has 2 syllables: lung-e. It rhymes with expunge and plunge, if that helps it stick.

What does lunge mean?

noun

  1. A sudden forward movement, especially with a sword.
  2. A long rope or flat web line, more commonly referred to as a lunge line, approximately 20–30 feet long, attached to the bridle, lungeing cavesson, or halter of a horse and used to control the animal while lungeing.

verb

  1. To (cause to make) a sudden forward movement (present participle: lunging).

    “I lunged at the police officer and made a grab for her gun.”

  2. To longe or work a horse in a circle around a handler (present participle: lunging or lungeing).

Words that rhyme with lunge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

expungeplungegrungeswingespongespringegungemungefungeblungerunge

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lunge"?▾

"Lunge" has 2 syllables: lung · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "lunge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lunge" is /lʌndʒ/.

What does "lunge" mean?▾

Lunge: A sudden forward movement, especially with a sword.

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