How to pronounce disperge
Say it like dih-SPURJ. Disperge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPURJ).
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- dih
- SPURJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disperge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPURJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of disperge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SPURJ.
What does disperge mean?
- To sprinkle, scatter, or disperse.
Where does disperge come from?
From Latin dispergere.
Words that rhyme with disperge
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Questions about saying disperge
How do you pronounce disperge?
Say dih-SPURJ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspɝdʒ/. In British English it is /dɪˈspɜːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disperge?
Disperge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPURJ). Broken into parts: dih · SPURJ.
Is disperge 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 /dɪˈspɜːdʒ/ (dih-SPURJ).