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Try LingUp Now!Step 1: Start with the 'ch' sound as in 'chocolate' where the tongue is poised behind the upper teeth.
Step 2: Move to the 'a' sound like in 'cat', with the mouth open wide.
Step 3: End with 'lenge' where you make a soft 'l' sound, followed by 'ih' and close with a 'nj' sound like in 'sponge'.
chal-lenj (incorrect 'enge' pronunciation)
cha-lenge (misplacing syllable stress)
chal-enge (incorrect vowel sounds)
same as American
same as American
The 'ch' is pronounced like in 'chocolate'. It's not a 'k' sound.
The stress is on the first syllable: 'chal-' in 'challenge'.
The 'enge' includes a soft 'l' and a 'nj' sound, which can be hard to combine smoothly.
A task or problem that tests a person's abilities.
/ˈtʃælɪndʒər/
Someone who challenges or competes.
/ˈtʃælɪndʒəbl/
Capable of being challenged.
/ʌnˈtʃælɪndʒd/
Not disputed or questioned.
In 'challenger', stress shifts to 'chen' with an extra 'er' sound.
In 'challengeable', an extra '-əbl' sound is added to the end.
In 'unchallenged', an 'un' prefix changes initial sounds and stress.
Use tongue twisters with 'ch' sounds to improve pronunciation, like 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'
Record yourself saying 'challenge' and compare it with native speakers to identify areas for improvement.
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