English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Challenges Pronunciation
Challenges is pronounced CHA-luhn-jiz, IPA /ˈtʃæləndʒɪz/.
CHA-luhn-jiz
US /ˈtʃæləndʒɪz/ · UK /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/
Syllables: CHA · luhn · jiz (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun (plural of challenge); also a verb: Difficult tasks that test someone, or questions raised about whether something is right.
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Challenges in a Sentence
- The job brings new challenges every week.
- She challenges every figure in the report.
- Both challenges were dismissed by the referee.
Common Mispronunciations of Challenges
Not CHA-len-jiz
That middle beat is a colourless luhn, and giving it a full e makes the word sound spelled out.
Not cha-LEN-jiz
Nothing moves off the front in this family, from challenge through to challengers.
Tip: The noun plural and the verb form are identical, so he challenges the result and the challenges ahead come out the same.
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