How to pronounce turbocharged
Say it like TUR-boh-charjd. Turbocharged has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- boh
- charjd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turbocharged 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.
- charjdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of turbocharged
- 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-chahjd.
What does turbocharged mean?
- Having a turbocharger.
- simple past and past participle of turbocharge How to pronounce turbocharge
Where does turbocharged come from?
From turbo- + charged.
Questions about saying turbocharged
How do you pronounce turbocharged?
Say TUR-boh-charjd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝboʊˌtʃɑrdʒd/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːbəʊˌtʃɑːdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turbocharged?
Turbocharged has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · boh · charjd.
Is turbocharged 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 /ˈtɜːbəʊˌtʃɑːdʒd/ (TUR-boh-chahjd).