How to pronounce parging
Say it like PAR-jing. Parging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of parging
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-jing.
What does parging mean?
- A coat of cement mortar on the face of rough masonry, the earth side of foundation and basement walls; a parge.
- Pargeting.
- present participle and gerund of parge. How to pronounce parge
Where does parging come from?
From parge + -ing.
Questions about saying parging
How do you pronounce parging?
Say PAR-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parging?
Parging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · jing.
Is parging 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 /ˈpɑːdʒɪŋ/ (PAH-jing).