How do you pronounce "sponges"?

In American English: /ˈspʌndʒɪz/ (SPUHNJ-iz). In British English: /spˈʌndʒɪz/ (SP-uhnj). In Canadian English: /ˈspʌndʒɪz/ (SPUHNJ-iz). In Australian English: /spˈʌndʒɪz/ (SP-uhnj).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspʌndʒɪz/ (SPUHNJ-iz), while in British English it's /spˈʌndʒɪz/ (SP-uhnj).

How to Pronounce "sponges"

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sponges

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/ˈspʌndʒɪz/

SPUHNJ-iz

Syllable Breakdown

spʌndʒspo·ɪznges

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