How to pronounce purging
Say it like PUR-jing. Purging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purging 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.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of purging
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-jing.
What does purging mean?
- present participle and gerund of purge How to pronounce purge
- A removal of undesirable people.
- The cleansing of a device by flushing it with water, steam, or some other liquid or gas.
- The removal of excess humors through bloodletting, induced vomiting, etc.
Where does purging come from?
From Middle English purgynge; equivalent to purge + -ing.
Words that rhyme with purging
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Questions about saying purging
How do you pronounce purging?
Say PUR-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purging?
Purging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · jing.
Is purging 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 /ˈpɜːdʒɪŋ/ (PUR-jing).