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sponge

How many syllables in sponge?

  1 syllable

Divide sponge into syllables:   sponge
Syllable stress:   sponge
How to pronounce sponge:   spuhnj
How to say sponge:

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Synonyms for sponge


1 syllable
  • clean
  • mop
  • wipe
  • dab
  • scrounge
2 syllables
  • borrow
  • sponger
3 syllables
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What rhymes with sponge

1 syllable
  • grunge
  • lunged
  • plunged
  • lunge
  • plunge
  • young
2 syllables
  • expunge
4 syllables
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