How do you pronounce "spongy"?

In American English: /ˈspʌndʒi/ (SPUHNJ-ee). In British English: /spˈʌndʒi/ (SP-uhnj). In Canadian English: /ˈspʌndʒi/ (SPUHNJ-ee). In Australian English: /spˈʌndʒi/ (SP-uhnj).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspʌndʒi/ (SPUHNJ-ee), while in British English it's /spˈʌndʒi/ (SP-uhnj).

How to Pronounce "spongy"

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spongy

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/ˈspʌndʒi/

SPUHNJ-ee

Syllable Breakdown

spʌndʒspo·ingy

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