How to pronounce urging
Say it like UR-jing. Urging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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- UR
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urging 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.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of urging
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-jing.
What does urging mean?
- a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something“the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves”
- the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging
- insistent solicitation and entreaty“his importunity left me no alternative but to agree”
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Words that rhyme with urging
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Questions about saying urging
How do you pronounce urging?
Say UR-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɜːdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urging?
Urging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · jing.
Is urging 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 /ˈɜːdʒɪŋ/ (UR-jing).