How to pronounce barge
Say it like BARJ. Barge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BARJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of barge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAHJ.
What does barge mean?
- a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
- push one's way“she barged into the meeting room”
- transport by barge on a body of water
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Words that rhyme with barge
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Questions about saying barge
How do you pronounce barge?
Say BARJ. The American pronunciation is /bɑrdʒ/. In British English it is /bɑːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barge?
Barge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BARJ.
Is barge pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bɑːdʒ/ (BAHJ).