How to pronounce scourged
Say it like SKURJD. Scourged is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKURJD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scourged pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKURJDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of scourged
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKURJD.
What does scourged mean?
- simple past and past participle of scourge How to pronounce scourge
Words that rhyme with scourged
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Questions about saying scourged
How do you pronounce scourged?
Say SKURJD. The American pronunciation is /skɝdʒd/. In British English it is /skɜːdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scourged?
Scourged is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKURJD.
Is scourged 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 /skɜːdʒd/ (SKURJD).