How to pronounce verging
Say it like VUR-jing. Verging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verging 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.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of verging
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-jing.
What does verging mean?
Words that rhyme with verging
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Questions about saying verging
How do you pronounce verging?
Say VUR-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verging?
Verging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · jing.
Is verging 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 /ˈvɜːdʒɪŋ/ (VUR-jing).