How to pronounce verge
Say it like VURJ. Verge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VURJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of verge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VURJ.
What does verge mean?
- a region marking a boundary
- the limit beyond which something happens or changes“on the verge of tears”“on the brink of bankruptcy”
- a ceremonial or emblematic staff
- border on; come close to“His behavior verges on the criminal”
Where does verge come from?
Borrowed from Middle French verge (“rod or wand of office”), hence "scope, territory dominated", from Latin virga (“shoot, rod stick”), of unknown origin.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with verge
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Questions about saying verge
How do you pronounce verge?
Say VURJ. The American pronunciation is /vɝdʒ/. In British English it is /vɜːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verge?
Verge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VURJ.
Is verge 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 /vɜːdʒ/ (VURJ).