How to pronounce gorged
Say it like GORJD. Gorged is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GORJD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gorged pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GORJDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of gorged
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAWJD.
What does gorged mean?
- With a stomach stuffed full of food.
- With the neck collared or encircled by an object.
- Having a gorge or throat.
- simple past and past participle of gorge How to pronounce gorge
Where does gorged come from?
From gorge + -ed.
Words that rhyme with gorged
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Questions about saying gorged
How do you pronounce gorged?
Say GORJD. The American pronunciation is /ɡɔrdʒd/. In British English it is /ɡɔːdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gorged?
Gorged is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GORJD.
Is gorged 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 /ɡɔːdʒd/ (GAWJD).