How to pronounce surge
Say it like SURJ. Surge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SURJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of surge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SURJ.
What does surge mean?
- rise and move, as in waves or billows“The army surged forward”
- rise rapidly“the dollar soared against the yen”
- rise or move forward“surging waves”
- a sudden forceful flow
- a sudden or abrupt strong increase“stimulated a surge of speculation”“an upsurge of emotion”
- a large sea wave
Where does surge come from?
The noun is from the verb.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with surge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of surge.
Words that sound like surge
Questions about saying surge
How do you pronounce surge?
Say SURJ. The American pronunciation is /sɝdʒ/. In British English it is /sɜːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surge?
Surge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SURJ.
Is surge 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 /sɜːdʒ/ (SURJ).
What words sound the same as surge?
Surge sounds the same as serge in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.