How to Pronounce "plunges"
word
ˈpɫəndʒɪz
PLUN-jiz
plˈʌndʒɪz
plUN-jiz
Definition
Moves or falls quickly and suddenly, often into water or a new situation. Can describe both physical movement (jumping in) and a rapid decrease or drop.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫəndʒɪz
British English
plˈʌndʒɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLUN-jiz
UK
plUN-jiz
Listen in Context
The diver plunges into the deep pool.
The temperature plunges at night in the desert.
She plunges her hand into the cold water.
After the news, the stock market plunges by ten percent.