How to pronounce spurge
Say it like SPURJ. Spurge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPURJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spurge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPURJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of spurge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPURJ.
What does spurge mean?
- Any plant of the genus Euphorbia, a diverse genus of over 2,000 species.
- Any plant of the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae.
- A plant resembling those in genus Euphorbia in some aspect of its appearance.
- To emit foam; to froth; said of the emission of yeast from beer during fermentation.
Where does spurge come from?
Inherited from Middle English spurge, from Old French espurge, from espurgier (“to purge”), from Latin expurgo (“to purge”); the bitter milky sap of these plants was formerly used as a purgative.
Words that rhyme with spurge
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Questions about saying spurge
How do you pronounce spurge?
Say SPURJ. The American pronunciation is /spɝdʒ/. In British English it is /spɜːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spurge?
Spurge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPURJ.
Is spurge 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 /spɜːdʒ/ (SPURJ).