How to pronounce sparge
Say it like SPARJ. Sparge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPARJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sparge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPARJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sparge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAHJ.
What does sparge mean?
- To sprinkle or spray.
- To introduce bubbles into (a liquid).“Bubble machines sparge water for platform diving competitions to lessen the impact.”
- Synonym of lautering.
- That sparges.
Where does sparge come from?
Borrowed from Middle French espargier, from Latin spargō (whence English sparse), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)pregʰ- (“to scatter, to jerk”).
Words that rhyme with sparge
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Questions about saying sparge
How do you pronounce sparge?
Say SPARJ. The American pronunciation is /spɑrdʒ/. In British English it is /spɑːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sparge?
Sparge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPARJ.
Is sparge 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 /spɑːdʒ/ (SPAHJ).