How to pronounce gurges
Say it like GUR-jeez. Gurges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR).
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- GUR
- jeez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gurges pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- jeezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gurges
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUR-jeez.
What does gurges mean?
- A whirlpool.
- A series of typically four to six concentric annulets (in early heraldry, from at least the 1200s), or a spiralling line from the center to the edge of the shield (in late heraldry); a stylized whirlpool.
- plural of gurge How to pronounce gurge
Where does gurges come from?
From Middle English gurges, from Latin gurges.
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Questions about saying gurges
How do you pronounce gurges?
Say GUR-jeez. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɝdʒiz/. In British English it is /ˈɡɜːdʒiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gurges?
Gurges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR). Broken into parts: GUR · jeez.
Is gurges 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 /ˈɡɜːdʒiːz/ (GUR-jeez).