How do you pronounce "plunge"?

In American English: /ˈplʌndʒ/ (PLUHNJ). In British English: /plˈɐndʒ/ (PL). In Canadian English: /ˈplʌndʒ/ (PLUHNJ). In Australian English: /plˈʌndʒ/ (PL).

Is "plunge" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈplʌndʒ/ (PLUHNJ), while in British English it's /plˈɐndʒ/ (PL).

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plunge

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/ˈplʌndʒ/

PLUHNJ

Syllable Breakdown

plʌndʒplunge

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