How to pronounce erg
Say it like URG. Erg is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/ɝɡ/URG
UK British/ɜːɡ/URG
- URG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erg pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of erg
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: URG.
What does erg mean?
noun
- A unit of work or energy, being the amount of work done by a force of one dyne applied through a distance of one centimeter. Equal to 10⁻⁷ joules.
- A large desert region of sand dunes with little or no vegetation, especially in the Sahara.
- An ergometer.
Words that rhyme with erg
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of erg.
Questions about saying erg
How do you pronounce erg?
Say URG. The American pronunciation is /ɝɡ/. In British English it is /ɜːɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erg?
Erg is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: URG.
Is erg 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 /ɜːɡ/ (URG).