How to pronounce darga
Say it like DAR-guh. Darga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce darga. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/ˈdɑrɡə/DAR-guh
UK British/ˈdɑːɡə/DAH-guh
- DAR
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Darga pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of darga
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAH-guh.
What does darga mean?
noun
- A Hebrew cantillation mark found in the Torah, the Haftarah, etc., resembling a backwards Z.
Questions about saying darga
How do you pronounce darga?
Say DAR-guh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑrɡə/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in darga?
Darga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR). Broken into parts: DAR · guh.
Is darga 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 /ˈdɑːɡə/ (DAH-guh).