How to pronounce storge
Say it like STOR-ghee. Storge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOR).
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- STOR
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Storge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of storge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAW-ghee.
What does storge mean?
- Natural affection or love, especially of parents for their children.
Words that rhyme with storge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of storge.
Questions about saying storge
How do you pronounce storge?
Say STOR-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɔrɡi/. In British English it is /ˈstɔːɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in storge?
Storge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOR). Broken into parts: STOR · ghee.
Is storge 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 /ˈstɔːɡi/ (STAW-ghee).