How to Pronounce Barge

To pronounce "barge", say BARG-e — 2 syllables, IPA /bɑːdʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/bɑːdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “barge”

"barge" has 2 syllables: barg-e. It rhymes with charge and discharge, if that helps it stick.

What does barge mean?

noun

  1. A large flat-bottomed towed or self-propelled boat used mainly for river and canal transport of heavy goods or bulk cargo.
  2. A richly decorated ceremonial state vessel propelled by rowers for river processions.

verb

  1. To intrude or break through, particularly in an unwelcome or clumsy manner.
  2. To push someone.

Synonyms

lighter

Words that rhyme with barge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chargedischargelargeenlargetargesuperchargesurchargeturbochargeoverchargespargemarge

Related words

flatboathoylighterhouseboatvesselskiffscowboat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barge"?▾

"Barge" has 2 syllables: barg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "barge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "barge" is /bɑːdʒ/.

What does "barge" mean?▾

Barge: A large flat-bottomed towed or self-propelled boat used mainly for river and canal transport of heavy goods or bulk cargo.

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