To pronounce "lungi", say LUNG-i — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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LUNG-i
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"lungi" has 2 syllables: lung-i. It rhymes with grungy and spongy, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: lungie — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lungi" has 2 syllables: lung · i.
Lungi: A garment worn around the waist, especially by men, in Southern India, Bangladesh, Burma, and Pakistan.
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