How to Pronounce Purging

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

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Syllables

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Letters

PURG-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “purging”

"purging" has 2 syllables: purg-ing. It rhymes with surging and emerging, if that helps it stick.

What does purging mean?

noun

  1. The process or act of purging, such as by the use of a purgative.
  2. The process or act of cleansing from sin or guilt.

verb

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

noun

  1. The act or an instance of eliminating contamination: a purification, a cleansing, particularly:
  2. The removal of waste from the human body, particularly:

Synonyms

expiationpurificationpurgewitchhuntbloodsinvomiting

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Words that rhyme with purging

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surgingemergingmergingdivergingscourgingvergingresurgingconvergingsplurging

Related words

purifyingpurgationpurgatorialclearingcleanupdroppingcleaningclean-up

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "purging"?▾

"Purging" has 2 syllables: purg · ing.

What does "purging" mean?▾

Purging: The process or act of purging, such as by the use of a purgative.

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