How to pronounce surging
Say it like SUR-jing. Surging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surging 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.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of surging
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-jing.
What does surging mean?
- The action or an instance of a surge.
- present participle and gerund of surge How to pronounce surge
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Words that rhyme with surging
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Questions about saying surging
How do you pronounce surging?
Say SUR-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surging?
Surging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · jing.
Is surging 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 /ˈsɜːdʒɪŋ/ (SUR-jing).