How to Pronounce "plunge to"
expression
PLUNJ-tuh, PLUNJ-ti, PLUNJ-too
pl-UNJ-too
Definition
To suddenly fall, drop, or move quickly to a lower level or amount. Can refer to both physical movement (e.g., jumping into water) or figurative changes (e.g., prices, temperatures).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫəndʒ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
plˈʌndʒ/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLUNJ-tuh, PLUNJ-ti, PLUNJ-too
UK
pl-UNJ-too
Listen in Context
The temperature will plunge to minus five tonight.
Stocks plunged to their lowest value in years.
He plunged to the bottom of the pool.
Gas prices could plunge to record lows this winter.