How to pronounce submerge
Say it like sub-MURJ. Submerge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MURJ).
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- sub
- MURJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Submerge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MURJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of submerge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sub-MURJ.
What does submerge mean?
- To sink out of sight.“The submarine submerged in the water.”
- To put into a liquid; to immerse; to plunge into and keep in.“In films, many people are murdered by being submerged in swimming pools.”
- To be below the surface of the sea, a lake, river, etc.
Where does submerge come from?
Borrowed from Latin submergere, from sub (“under”) + mergere (“to plunge”).
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Words that rhyme with submerge
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Questions about saying submerge
How do you pronounce submerge?
Say sub-MURJ. The American pronunciation is /səbˈmɝdʒ/. In British English it is /səbˈmɜːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in submerge?
Submerge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MURJ). Broken into parts: sub · MURJ.
Is submerge 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 /səbˈmɜːdʒ/ (sub-MURJ).