How to pronounce turgid
Say it like TER-jid. Turgid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER).
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- TER
- jid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turgid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- jidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of turgid
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-jid.
What does turgid mean?
- Distended beyond the natural state by some internal agent, especially fluid, or expansive force.“I have a turgid limb.”
- Of a river, inundated with excess water as from a flood; swollen.
- Overly complex and difficult to understand; grandiloquent; bombastic.
Where does turgid come from?
From Latin turgidus (“swollen, inflated”), from turgeō (“to swell”).
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Questions about saying turgid
How do you pronounce turgid?
Say TER-jid. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɚdʒɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːdʒɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turgid?
Turgid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER). Broken into parts: TER · jid.
Is turgid 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 /ˈtɜːdʒɪd/ (TUR-jid).