How to Pronounce Merge

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/mɜːdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “merge”

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

What does merge mean?

noun

  1. The joining together of multiple sources.

    “The merge of the two documents failed.”

verb

  1. To combine into a whole.

    “Headquarters merged the operations of the three divisions.”

  2. To combine into a whole.

    “The two companies merged.”

Antonyms

dividesplit

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Words that rhyme with merge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scourgesurgeurgedirgeemergevergeconvergeupsurgesubmergedivergepurgesplurge

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "merge"?▾

"Merge" has 2 syllables: merg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "merge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "merge" is /mɜːdʒ/.

What does "merge" mean?▾

Merge: The joining together of multiple sources.

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