How do you pronounce "sponge"?

In American English: /ˈspʌndʒ/ (SPUHNJ). In British English: /spˈɐndʒ/ (SP). In Canadian English: /ˈspʌndʒ/ (SPUHNJ). In Australian English: /spˈʌndʒ/ (SP).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspʌndʒ/ (SPUHNJ), while in British English it's /spˈɐndʒ/ (SP).

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sponge

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/ˈspʌndʒ/

SPUHNJ

Syllable Breakdown

spʌndʒsponge

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