How to pronounce marge
Say it like MARJ. Marge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MARJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of marge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAHJ.
What does marge mean?
- To add margarine to.
- Mother.
Where does marge come from?
Clipping of margarine.
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Words that rhyme with marge
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Questions about saying marge
How do you pronounce marge?
Say MARJ. The American pronunciation is /mɑrdʒ/. In British English it is /mɑːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marge?
Marge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MARJ.
Is marge 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 /mɑːdʒ/ (MAHJ).