How to pronounce merge
Say it like MURJ. Merge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MURJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Merge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MURJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of merge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MURJ.
What does merge mean?
- become one“Germany unified officially in 1990”“the cells merge”
- mix together different elements“The colors blend well”
- join or combine“We merged our resources”
Where does merge come from?
Borrowed from Latin mergō (“to dip; dip in; plunge; sink down into; immerse; overwhelm”).
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Words that rhyme with merge
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Questions about saying merge
How do you pronounce merge?
Say MURJ. The American pronunciation is /mɝdʒ/. In British English it is /mɜːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in merge?
Merge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MURJ.
Is merge 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 /mɜːdʒ/ (MURJ).