How to pronounce parge
Say it like PARJ. Parge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PARJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of parge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAHJ.
What does parge mean?
- A coat of cement mortar on the face of rough masonry, the earth side of foundation and basement walls.
- To apply a parge on to a surface.
Where does parge come from?
The noun form of parge was derived from the verb.
Words that rhyme with parge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parge.
Questions about saying parge
How do you pronounce parge?
Say PARJ. The American pronunciation is /pɑrdʒ/. In British English it is /pɑːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parge?
Parge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PARJ.
Is parge 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 /pɑːdʒ/ (PAHJ).