How to pronounce barged
Say it like BARJD. Barged is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BARJD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barged pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARJDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of barged
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAHJD.
What does barged mean?
- simple past and past participle of barge How to pronounce barge
Words that rhyme with barged
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of barged.
Questions about saying barged
How do you pronounce barged?
Say BARJD. The American pronunciation is /bɑrdʒd/. In British English it is /bɑːdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barged?
Barged is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BARJD.
Is barged 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 /bɑːdʒd/ (BAHJD).