How to pronounce barger
Say it like BAR-jer. Barger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of barger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-juh.
What does barger mean?
- One who barges or shoves.
- The manager or driver of a barge.
Where does barger come from?
From barge + -er.
Words that rhyme with barger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of barger.
Questions about saying barger
How do you pronounce barger?
Say BAR-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barger?
Barger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · jer.
Is barger 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 /ˈbɑːdʒə/ (BAH-juh).