How to pronounce recharge
Say it like ree-CHARJ. Recharge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHARJ).
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- ree
- CHARJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recharge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- CHARJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of recharge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-CHAHJ.
What does recharge mean?
- To charge an electric battery after its power has been consumed.
- To invigorate and revitalize one's energy level by removing stressful agents for a period of time.
- To reload a gun with ammunition.
- Water that has percolated from the ground surface to an aquifer.
- The process of charging (an electrical device) again.“My phone has needed five recharges in the last month.”
- The process of revitalizing one's energy level by removing stressful agents for a period of time.
Where does recharge come from?
From Old French rechargier, from Old French re- + Old French chargier.
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Questions about saying recharge
How do you pronounce recharge?
Say ree-CHARJ. The American pronunciation is /riˈtʃɑrdʒ/. In British English it is /riˈtʃɑːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recharge?
Recharge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHARJ). Broken into parts: ree · CHARJ.
Is recharge 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 /riˈtʃɑːdʒ/ (ree-CHAHJ).