How to pronounce resurge
Say it like rih-SURJ. Resurge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURJ).
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- rih
- SURJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resurge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SURJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of resurge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-SURJ.
What does resurge mean?
- To rise again; to go through a period of renewed vigor or vitality.
- A resurgence.
Where does resurge come from?
Borrowed from Latin resurgō (“rise again”).
Words that rhyme with resurge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of resurge.
Questions about saying resurge
How do you pronounce resurge?
Say rih-SURJ. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsɝdʒ/. In British English it is /rɪˈsɜːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resurge?
Resurge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURJ). Broken into parts: rih · SURJ.
Is resurge 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 /rɪˈsɜːdʒ/ (rih-SURJ).