How to pronounce converge
Say it like kun-VURJ. Converge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURJ).
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- kun
- VURJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Converge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VURJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of converge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-VURJ.
What does converge mean?
- (said of two or more entities) To approach each other; to get closer and closer; to become a unified whole; to come to share a similarity.“ideas converge”
- (said of a sequence or series) To have a (finite, proper) limit.
- (said of an iterative process) To reach a stable end point.
Where does converge come from?
From Latin convergere, from con- (“together”) + vergere (“to bend”).
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Words that rhyme with converge
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Questions about saying converge
How do you pronounce converge?
Say kun-VURJ. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvɝdʒ/. In British English it is /kənˈvɜːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in converge?
Converge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURJ). Broken into parts: kun · VURJ.
Is converge 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 /kənˈvɜːdʒ/ (kun-VURJ).