How to Pronounce "lunge for"
expression
ˈɫəndʒ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
LUNJ-for
lˈʌndʒ/ /fˈɔː
LUNJ-faw
Definition
To move forward suddenly and quickly in order to grab or reach something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫəndʒ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
lˈʌndʒ/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUNJ-for
UK
LUNJ-faw
Listen in Context
The dog lunged for the ball in the yard.
He lunged for the last piece of pizza.
The cat lunged for the toy mouse.
I almost dropped my phone, but I lunged for it just in time.