How to Pronounce Submerge

To pronounce "submerge", say SUBM-erg-e — 3 syllables, IPA /sʌbˈmɜːdʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/sʌbˈmɜːdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “submerge”

"submerge" has 3 syllables: subm-erg-e. It rhymes with scourge and surge, if that helps it stick.

What does submerge mean?

verb

  1. To sink out of sight.

    “The submarine submerged in the water.”

  2. To put into a liquid; to immerse; to plunge into and keep in.

    “In films many people are murdered by being submerged in swimming pools.”

Synonyms

immersesubmerse

Words that rhyme with submerge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scourgesurgeurgedirgeemergevergeconvergemergeupsurgedivergepurgesplurge

Related words

inundatedrowndelugeoverwhelmsinkfloodsubmersesubmarine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "submerge"?▾

"Submerge" has 3 syllables: subm · erg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "submerge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "submerge" is /sʌbˈmɜːdʒ/.

What does "submerge" mean?▾

Submerge: To sink out of sight.

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