Start with the 'pl' sound by saying 'puh' quickly followed by 'luh'.
Move to the 'ʌ' sound, like in 'sun'.
End with the 'ndʒ' sound as in 'range'.
plunge (pl-oon-ge)
plunge (pl-ang)
plunge (pl-uh-ng)
Same as American
Same as American
Keep lips together, then quickly open for 'pl'.
No, it's part of the 'ndʒ' sound like in 'judge'.
The stress is on the single syllable, 'plunge'.
To dive or jump into something quickly.
/ˈplʌndʒər/
A tool used to unclog sinks.
/ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
Falling or moving down quickly.
/plʌndʒ puːl/
A small, shallow pool built for lounging.
'Plunger' has an extra syllable at the end, 'er'.
'Plunging' adds an extra 'ɪŋ' sound.
'Plunge pool' is two words and adds a 'puːl' sound.
Try saying 'clunge' and 'slunge' to get used to the 'ʌndʒ' sound.
Record yourself saying 'plunge' and listen to improve.
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