How to pronounce submerged
Say it like sub-MURJD. Submerged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MURJD).
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- sub
- MURJD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Submerged 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.
- MURJDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of submerged
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sub-MURJD.
What does submerged mean?
- beneath the surface of the water“submerged rocks”
- growing or remaining under water“viewing subaqueous fauna from a glass-bottomed boat”“submerged leaves”
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Questions about saying submerged
How do you pronounce submerged?
Say sub-MURJD. The American pronunciation is /səbˈmɝdʒd/. In British English it is /səbˈmɜːdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in submerged?
Submerged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MURJD). Broken into parts: sub · MURJD.
Is submerged 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 /səbˈmɜːdʒd/ (sub-MURJD).