How to pronounce purges
Say it like PUR-jiz. Purges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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US American/ˈpɝdʒɪz/PUR-jiz
UK British/ˈpɜːdʒɪz/PUR-jiz
- PUR
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purges pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of purges
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-jiz.
What does purges mean?
noun
- plural of purge How to pronounce purge
- third-person singular simple present indicative of purge How to pronounce purge
Questions about saying purges
How do you pronounce purges?
Say PUR-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝdʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purges?
Purges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · jiz.
Is purges 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 /ˈpɜːdʒɪz/ (PUR-jiz).