hunger

/ˈhʌŋɡər/

Syllables hun·ger

Stress HUN-ger

Phonics Breakdown

hun

/hʌŋ/

ng nasal

ger

/ɡər/

er schwa

Meaning

the physical feeling of needing food; a strong desire

Sound Reference

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hun=/hʌŋ/(hung) + ger=/ɡər/(teacher)

Example

Hunger makes it hard to concentrate at school.