How to Pronounce Dirge

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/dɜːdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dirge”

"dirge" has 2 syllables: dirg-e. It rhymes with scourge and surge, if that helps it stick.

What does dirge mean?

noun

  1. A mournful poem or piece of music composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person.
  2. A song or piece of music that is considered too slow, bland or boring.

verb

  1. To sing dirges

Synonyms

coronachelegylamentrequiemthrenody

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Words that rhyme with dirge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scourgesurgeurgeemergevergeconvergemergeupsurgesubmergedivergepurgesplurge

Related words

threnodycoronachlamentrequiemelegythrenodedirigedump

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dirge"?▾

"Dirge" has 2 syllables: dirg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dirge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dirge" is /dɜːdʒ/.

What does "dirge" mean?▾

Dirge: A mournful poem or piece of music composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person.

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