How to pronounce charge
Say it like CHARJ. Charge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- CHARJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Charge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHARJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of charge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAHJ.
What does charge mean?
- The amount of money levied for a service.“There will be a charge of five dollars.”
- An attack in which combatants rush towards an enemy in an attempt to engage in close combat.“Pickett's Charge; the Charge of the Light Brigade”
- A forceful forward movement.
- To assign a duty or responsibility to; to order.
- To assign (a debit) to an account.“Let's charge this to marketing.”
- To require payment (of) (a price or fee, for goods, services, etc.).“to charge high for goods”
Where does charge come from?
From Middle English chargen, from Old French chargier, from Late Latin carricō (“to load”), from Latin carrus (“a car, wagon”); see car.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- discharge
- pay cash
Words that rhyme with charge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of charge.
Questions about saying charge
How do you pronounce charge?
Say CHARJ. The American pronunciation is /tʃɑrdʒ/. In British English it is /tʃɑːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in charge?
Charge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHARJ.
Is charge 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 /tʃɑːdʒ/ (CHAHJ).