How to pronounce charges
Say it like CHAR-juz. Charges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR).
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US American/ˈtʃɑrdʒəz/CHAR-juz
UK British/ˈtʃɑːdʒɪz/CHAH-jiz
- CHAR
- juz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Charges pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHARSay 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 charges
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAH-jiz.
What does charges mean?
noun
- plural of charge How to pronounce charge
- third-person singular simple present indicative of charge How to pronounce charge
Questions about saying charges
How do you pronounce charges?
Say CHAR-juz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑrdʒəz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɑːdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in charges?
Charges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR). Broken into parts: CHAR · juz.
Is charges 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 /ˈtʃɑːdʒɪz/ (CHAH-jiz).