How many syllables in "surges"?

"surges" has 2 lettergrepen (sur - ges).

How to divide "surges"?

"surges" divides into 2 parts: sur · ges.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"surges": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sur·ges

Hoofdklemtoon

SUR-ges(sur · ges)● ○

Stress in "surges" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɜːr.dʒɪz⁄

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IPAˈsɜːr.dʒɪz

Lettergrepensur·ges

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How many syllables in "surges"?: "surges" has 2 lettergrepen (sur - ges).
How to divide "surges"?: "surges" divides into 2 parts: sur · ges.
Where is the stress in "surges"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "surges"?: Say each syllable slowly (sur... ges) and listen on SayItVid.