How many syllables in spongy?

There are 2 syllables in the word spongy.

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How to pronounce spongy:

Definition of spongy:

spongy (adjective):: resembling a sponge; easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility.; capable of returning to its original shape after stretching, compression, or other distortion

Synonyms for spongy:

absorbent

compressible

cushioned

cushiony

doughy

elastic

flabby

fleshy

floppy

light

limp

mushy

porous

pulpy

soft

springy

squashy

squishy

squooshy

Antonyms for spongy:

dry

firm

hard

impermeable

inflexible

juiceless

sapless

solid

stiff

thin

unfeeling

unromantic

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