How to pronounce surcharges
Say it like SUR-char-jiz. Surcharges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- char
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surcharges pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- charGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of surcharges
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-chah-jiz.
What does surcharges mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of surcharge How to pronounce surcharge
Questions about saying surcharges
How do you pronounce surcharges?
Say SUR-char-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝˌtʃɑrdʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːˌtʃɑːdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surcharges?
Surcharges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · char · jiz.
Is surcharges 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 /ˈsɜːˌtʃɑːdʒɪz/ (SUR-chah-jiz).