How to pronounce disgorge
Say it like dis-GORJ. Disgorge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GORJ).
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- dis
- GORJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disgorge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GORJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of disgorge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-GAWJ.
What does disgorge mean?
- To vomit or spew, to discharge.
- To surrender (stolen goods or money, for example) unwillingly.
- To remove traces of yeast from sparkling wine by the méthode champenoise.
Where does disgorge come from?
From Middle French desgorger.
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Words that rhyme with disgorge
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Questions about saying disgorge
How do you pronounce disgorge?
Say dis-GORJ. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈɡɔrdʒ/. In British English it is /dɪsˈɡɔːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disgorge?
Disgorge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GORJ). Broken into parts: dis · GORJ.
Is disgorge 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 /dɪsˈɡɔːdʒ/ (dis-GAWJ).