How to Pronounce Charge

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “charge”

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

What does charge mean?

noun

  1. The amount of money levied for a service.

    “There will be a charge of five dollars.”

  2. A ground attack against a prepared enemy.

    “Pickett did not die leading his famous charge.”

verb

  1. To assign a duty or responsibility to
  2. To assign (a debit) to an account

    “Let's charge this to marketing.”

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with charge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dischargelargebargeenlargetargesuperchargesurchargeturbochargeoverchargespargemargecountercharge

Related words

consigncommissionmissionappointbillingguardianshiptutelageinstitutionalize

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "charge"?▾

"Charge" has 2 syllables: charg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "charge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "charge" is /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/.

What does "charge" mean?▾

Charge: The amount of money levied for a service.

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