How to pronounce surges
Say it like SUR-juz. Surges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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US American/ˈsɝdʒəz/SUR-juz
UK British/ˈsɜːdʒəz/SUR-juz
- SUR
- juz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surges 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.
- juzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of surges
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-juz.
What does surges mean?
noun
- plural of surge How to pronounce surge
Questions about saying surges
How do you pronounce surges?
Say SUR-juz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝdʒəz/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːdʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surges?
Surges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · juz.
Is surges 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 /ˈsɜːdʒəz/ (SUR-juz).