How to pronounce splurge
Say it like SPLURJ. Splurge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPLURJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Splurge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPLURJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of splurge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPLURJ.
What does splurge mean?
- An extravagant or ostentatious display.
- An extravagant indulgence; a spending spree.
- To (cause to) gush; to flow or move in a rush.“The tomato sauce was splurged all over the chips.”
- To spend lavishly or extravagantly, especially money.“They decided to splurge on the biggest banana split for dessert.”
- To produce an extravagant or ostentatious display.
Where does splurge come from?
Possibly from a blend of splash + surge, originally US.
Words that rhyme with splurge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of splurge.
Questions about saying splurge
How do you pronounce splurge?
Say SPLURJ. The American pronunciation is /splɝdʒ/. In British English it is /splɜːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in splurge?
Splurge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPLURJ.
Is splurge 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 /splɜːdʒ/ (SPLURJ).