How to pronounce gurge
Say it like GURJ. Gurge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GURJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gurge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GURJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of gurge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GURJ.
What does gurge mean?
- Alternative form of gurges (“whirlpool”).
Where does gurge come from?
Back-formation from gurges, taken to be a plural.
Words that rhyme with gurge
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Questions about saying gurge
How do you pronounce gurge?
Say GURJ. The American pronunciation is /ɡɝdʒ/. In British English it is /ɡɜːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gurge?
Gurge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GURJ.
Is gurge 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 /ɡɜːdʒ/ (GURJ).