How to pronounce turbocharge
Say it like TUR-boh-charj. Turbocharge has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- boh
- charj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turbocharge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- charjGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of turbocharge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TUR-boh-chahj.
What does turbocharge mean?
- To increase the power of (an internal combustion engine, either Otto or Diesel cycle) by compressing the inlet air with power extracted from the exhaust air (through using a turbocharger).
- To make faster or more powerful.
Where does turbocharge come from?
From turbo- + charge.
Questions about saying turbocharge
How do you pronounce turbocharge?
Say TUR-boh-charj. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝboʊˌtʃɑrdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːbəʊˌtʃɑːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turbocharge?
Turbocharge has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · boh · charj.
Is turbocharge 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 /ˈtɜːbəʊˌtʃɑːdʒ/ (TUR-boh-chahj).