How to Pronounce Sponging

To pronounce "sponging", say SPONG-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SPONG-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “sponging”

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

What does sponging mean?

verb

  1. To take advantage of the kindness of others.

    “He has been sponging off his friends for a month now.”

  2. To get by imposition; to scrounge.

    “to sponge a breakfast”

noun

  1. The application of a sponge.

Synonyms

blag

Words that rhyme with sponging

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plungingfringingsingeinglunginghingingbingeingtwinging

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sponging"?▾

"Sponging" has 2 syllables: spong · ing.

What does "sponging" mean?▾

Sponging: To take advantage of the kindness of others.

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