How to Pronounce Spurge

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/spɜːdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spurge”

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

What does spurge mean?

noun

  1. Any plant of the genus Euphorbia, a diverse genus of over 2,000 species.

Words that rhyme with spurge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scourgesurgeurgedirgeemergevergeconvergemergeupsurgesubmergedivergepurge

Related words

laurelweedeuphorbiaeuphorbspurgewort

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spurge"?▾

"Spurge" has 2 syllables: spurg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "spurge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spurge" is /spɜːdʒ/.

What does "spurge" mean?▾

Spurge: Any plant of the genus Euphorbia, a diverse genus of over 2,000 species.

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