How to pronounce scourges
Say it like SKUR-jiz. Scourges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR).
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US American/ˈskɝdʒɪz/SKUR-jiz
UK British/ˈskɜːdʒɪz/SKUR-jiz
- SKUR
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scourges pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKURSay 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 scourges
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKUR-jiz.
What does scourges mean?
noun
- plural of scourge How to pronounce scourge
- third-person singular simple present indicative of scourge How to pronounce scourge
Questions about saying scourges
How do you pronounce scourges?
Say SKUR-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɝdʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈskɜːdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scourges?
Scourges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR). Broken into parts: SKUR · jiz.
Is scourges 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 /ˈskɜːdʒɪz/ (SKUR-jiz).