How to Pronounce "sponge"
word
/ˈspəndʒ/
spuhnj
/spˈʌndʒ/
spuhnj
Definition
A sponge is a soft, light material full of small holes that absorbs water and is used for cleaning or washing. It can also mean a simple cleaning tool made from this material or a sea animal with a similar structure.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈspəndʒ/
British English
/spˈʌndʒ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
spuhnj
UK
spuhnj
Listen in Context
I need a sponge to wash these dishes.
The sponge is full of water.
She cleaned the table with a sponge.
Can you grab a fresh sponge? This one smells weird.