How to Pronounce Purges

To pronounce "purges", say PURG-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

PURG-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “purges”

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

What does purges 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 purges

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

emergesurgesdirgessurgesdivergesscourgessplurgesberges

Related words

purgationcleansingclearsdebuggingdebugsdeleteserasesflushes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "purges"?▾

"Purges" has 2 syllables: purg · es.

What does "purges" mean?▾

Purges: An act of purging.

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