spongy

/ˈspʌndʒi/

Syllables spon·gy

Stress SPON-gy

Phonics Breakdown

spon

/spʌn/

short o

gy

/dʒi/

soft g

Meaning

soft and full of small holes; easily absorbing liquid

Sound Reference

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spon=/spʌn/(sponge) + gy=/dʒi/(energy)

Example

The cake has a light, spongy texture.