How to pronounce "challenged"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "challenged"

Learn how to break down "challenged" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

chal-lenged
2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈtʃæl.əndʒd/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

CH AE1 L AH0 N JH D
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "challenged"

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃæl.əndʒd/

Verb

  • To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.
    Example: "We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."
  • To dare (someone).
  • To dispute (something).
    Example: "to challenge the accuracy of a statement or of a quotation"
  • To make a formal objection to a juror.
  • To claim as due; to demand as a right.
  • To censure; to blame.
  • To question or demand the countersign from (one who attempts to pass the lines).
    Example: "The sentinel challenged us with "Who goes there?""
  • To object to the reception of the vote of, e.g. on the ground that the person is not qualified as a voter.
  • To take (a final exam) in order to get credit for a course without taking it.

Adjective

  • Lacking some physical or mental attribute or skill ; used after adverbs to make politically correct adjectives.
    Example: "mentally challenged"
  • Used following adverbs to make adjectives in imitation of and mocking adjectives of this kind.
    Example: "vertically challenged"

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