How to pronounce barges
Say it like BAR-juz. Barges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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US American/ˈbɑrdʒəz/BAR-juz
UK British/ˈbɑːdʒəz/BAH-juz
- BAR
- juz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barges 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.
- juzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of barges
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-juz.
What does barges mean?
noun
- plural of barge How to pronounce barge
- third-person singular simple present indicative of barge How to pronounce barge
Questions about saying barges
How do you pronounce barges?
Say BAR-juz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrdʒəz/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːdʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barges?
Barges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · juz.
Is barges 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 /ˈbɑːdʒəz/ (BAH-juz).