How to Pronounce Sponge

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

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Syllables

Letters

/spʌnd͡ʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sponge”

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

What does sponge mean?

noun

Any of various marine invertebrates, mostly of the phylum Porifera, that have a porous skeleton often of silica.
A piece of porous material used for washing (originally made from the invertebrates, now often made of plastic).

verb

To take advantage of the kindness of others.
“He has been sponging off his friends for a month now.”
To get by imposition; to scrounge.
“to sponge a breakfast”

Synonyms

bath sponge porifer poriferan sea sponge freeloader sponger souse blag

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Words that rhyme with sponge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

expunge plunge lunge grunge swinge springe gunge munge funge blunge runge spunge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sponge"?▾

"Sponge" has 2 syllables: spong · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "sponge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sponge" is /spʌnd͡ʒ/.

What does "sponge" mean?▾

Sponge: Any of various marine invertebrates, mostly of the phylum Porifera, that have a porous skeleton often of silica.

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