How to Pronounce Surge

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/sɜːdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “surge”

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

Sounds exactly like: serge — easy to mix up when writing.

What does surge mean?

noun

  1. A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.

    “He felt a surge of excitement.”

  2. The maximum amplitude of a vehicle's forward/backward oscillation

verb

  1. To rush, flood, or increase suddenly.

    “Toaster sales surged last year.”

  2. To accelerate forwards, particularly suddenly.

    “A ship surges forwards, sways sideways and heaves up.”

Synonyms

inrush

Words that rhyme with surge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scourgeurgedirgeemergevergeconvergemergeupsurgesubmergedivergepurgesplurge

Related words

upsurgeheavebillowzoomsoarspatescendtide

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "surge"?▾

"Surge" has 2 syllables: surg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "surge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "surge" is /sɜːdʒ/.

What does "surge" mean?▾

Surge: A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.

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