How to pronounce verges
Say it like VUR-jiz. Verges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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US American/ˈvɝdʒɪz/VUR-jiz
UK British/ˈvɜːdʒɪz/VUR-jiz
- VUR
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verges pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of verges
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-jiz.
What does verges mean?
noun
- plural of verge How to pronounce verge
- third-person singular simple present indicative of verge How to pronounce verge
Questions about saying verges
How do you pronounce verges?
Say VUR-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝdʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verges?
Verges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · jiz.
Is verges 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 /ˈvɜːdʒɪz/ (VUR-jiz).