How to Pronounce Purge

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/pɜːdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “purge”

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

What does purge mean?

noun

  1. An act of purging.
  2. An evacuation of the bowels or a vomiting.

verb

  1. To clean thoroughly; to cleanse; to rid of impurities.
  2. To free from sin, guilt, or the burden or responsibility of misdeeds

Words that rhyme with purge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scourgesurgeurgedirgeemergevergeconvergemergeupsurgesubmergedivergesplurge

Related words

purgationlustrationcleansecleansingpurificationdepurationrefineventing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "purge"?▾

"Purge" has 2 syllables: purg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "purge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "purge" is /pɜːdʒ/.

What does "purge" mean?▾

Purge: An act of purging.

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