How to Pronounce Plunging

To pronounce "plunging", say PLUNG-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “plunging”

"plunging" has 2 syllables: plung-ing. It rhymes with fringing and singeing, if that helps it stick.

What does plunging mean?

verb

  1. To thrust into liquid, or into any penetrable substance; to immerse.

    “to plunge the body into water”

  2. To cast, stab or throw into some thing, state, condition or action.

    “to plunge a dagger into the breast;   to plunge a nation into war”

noun

  1. An occurrence of putting or sinking under water or other fluid.
  2. A headlong violent motion like that of a horse trying to throw its rider.

adjective

  1. That descends steeply.
  2. Aimed from higher ground, as fire upon an enemy.

Words that rhyme with plunging

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fringingsingeinglungingsponginghingingbingeingtwinging

Related words

dunkdouseimmersedivedumplaunchengulfabsorb

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plunging"?▾

"Plunging" has 2 syllables: plung · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "plunging"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plunging" is /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/.

What does "plunging" mean?▾

Plunging: To thrust into liquid, or into any penetrable substance; to immerse.

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