How to Pronounce Dirges

To pronounce "dirges", say DIRG-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

DIRG-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “dirges”

"dirges" has 2 syllables: dirg-es. It rhymes with emerges and urges, if that helps it stick.

What does dirges 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.

Synonyms

coronachelegylamentrequiemthrenody

Words that rhyme with dirges

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

emergesurgespurgessurgesdivergesscourgessplurgesberges

Related words

threnodycoronachlamentrequiemanthemselegiesballadrymelodies

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dirges"?▾

"Dirges" has 2 syllables: dirg · es.

What does "dirges" mean?▾

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

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