To pronounce "urgent", say URG-ent — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɜːdʒənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɜːdʒənt/
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"urgent" has 2 syllables: urg-ent. It rhymes with insurgent and divergent, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“An urgent appeal was sent out for assistance.”
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"Urgent" has 2 syllables: urg · ent.
The IPA transcription of "urgent" is /ˈɜːdʒənt/.
Urgent: Requiring immediate attention.
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