How to Pronounce Lunged

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/lʌndʒd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lunged”

"lunged" has 2 syllables: lung-ed. It rhymes with fringed and plunged, if that helps it stick.

What does lunged mean?

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 lunged

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fringedplungedtwingedexpungedsponged

Related words

lunglikelimbedbreathylonglimbedlong-leggedbreathfuldyspneicliver-grown

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lunged"?▾

"Lunged" has 2 syllables: lung · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "lunged"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lunged" is /lʌndʒd/.

What does "lunged" mean?▾

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

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