lunge

How to Split "lunge" into Syllables

The word lunge is divided into 2 syllables: lu·nge. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• lu — 1st syllable
• nge — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of lunge:

• IPA: /lʌnd͡ʒ/

📖 Definitions

1. A sudden forward movement, especially with a sword.
2. A long rope or flat web line, more commonly referred to as a lunge line, approximately 20–30 feet long, attached to the bridle, lungeing cavesson, or halter of a horse and used to control the animal while lungeing.

📚 Word Origin & History

From French allonge, from Old French alonge, from alongier, from Vulgar Latin *allongare, from ad + Late Latin longare, from Latin longus. Doublet of allonge. From Old Norse lunga, from Proto-Germanic *lungô (literally “the light organ”), cognate with Norwegian lunge, Swedish lunga, German Lunge, English lung. The noun is derived from Proto-Indo-European *lengʷʰ- (“light, agile, nimble”). From Proto-Germanic *lungô (“the light organ”), from Proto-Indo-European *lengʷʰ- (“lig...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare lunge with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
lunge	2	lu·nge
Linnaeus	2	lin-naeus
lemming	2	lemm-ing
leaning	2	lean-ing
longways	1	longways

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to lunge:

Luna, lune, lung, lunar, lunch, lunacy, lunges, lunatic.