How to Pronounce Splurge

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/splɜːdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “splurge”

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

What does splurge mean?

noun

  1. An extravagant or ostentatious display.
  2. An extravagant indulgence; a spending spree.

verb

  1. To (cause to) gush; to flow or move in a rush.

    “The tomato sauce was splurged all over the chips.”

  2. To spend lavishly or extravagantly, especially money.

    “They decided to splurge on the biggest banana split for dessert.”

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Words that rhyme with splurge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scourgesurgeurgedirgeemergevergeconvergemergeupsurgesubmergedivergepurge

Related words

flingspurlgespurtgushoutgushsurgespoutsplash

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "splurge"?▾

"Splurge" has 2 syllables: splurg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "splurge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "splurge" is /splɜːdʒ/.

What does "splurge" mean?▾

Splurge: An extravagant or ostentatious display.

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