How to Pronounce Urge

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ɜːd͡ʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “urge”

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

What does urge mean?

noun

  1. A strong desire; an itch to do something.

verb

  1. To press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward.
  2. To press the mind or will of; to ply with motives, arguments, persuasion, or importunity.

Synonyms

animateencourageimpelinciteinstigatestimulate

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Words that rhyme with urge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scourgesurgedirgeemergevergeconvergemergeupsurgesubmergedivergepurgesplurge

Related words

cheerinspirerecommendimpulseexhortpressitchadvocate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "urge"?▾

"Urge" has 2 syllables: urg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "urge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "urge" is /ɜːd͡ʒ/.

What does "urge" mean?▾

Urge: A strong desire; an itch to do something.

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