How to pronounce urges
Say it like UR-juz. Urges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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US American/ˈɝdʒəz/UR-juz
UK British/ˈɜːdʒəz/UR-juz
- UR
- juz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urges pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay 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 urges
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-juz.
What does urges mean?
noun
- plural of urge How to pronounce urge
- third-person singular simple present indicative of urge How to pronounce urge
Questions about saying urges
How do you pronounce urges?
Say UR-juz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝdʒəz/. In British English it is /ˈɜːdʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urges?
Urges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · juz.
Is urges 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 /ˈɜːdʒəz/ (UR-juz).