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Hungry

/ˈhʌŋɡri/

2 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Hungry

adjective

Meaning: The rumbly feeling when you need food.

Full meaning: Needing food.

Phonics sounds: h-u-n-g-r-y — blend them together!

Example: “My tummy rumbled because I was hungry.”

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Category: feelings · Frequency rank: 20 (smaller = more common)