How to pronounce "recharge" in EnglishNoun
riːˈtʃɑːrdʒ
ree·CHARJ
Primary stress: CHARJ
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “recharge”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ree
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
CHARJ
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("CHARJ"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "recharge" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
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GWR plans to use it on the Greenford branch in west London, making use of a fast charger at West Ealing that will charge the batteries in just three and a half minutes. This fast charger is essentially a battery installed at the lineside which is trickle-charged from the electricity grid. It can then discharge quickly into the train's batteries through charging rails and then start recharging itself while the train is running in service.
Hear it in context: “recharge”
The English word “recharge” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as riːˈtʃɑːrdʒ (phonetic respelling: ree-CHARJ). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (ree · CHARJ), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (CHARJ). Grammatically, “recharge” functions as a verb, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. Hear native speakers say recharge in context across real video clips
Definition & Meaning: “recharge”
- To charge an electric battery after its power has been consumed.
- To invigorate and revitalize one's energy level by removing stressful agents for a period of time.
- Water that has percolated from the ground surface to an aquifer.
- The process of charging (an electrical device) again.
Example Sentences (2)
- “GWR plans to use it on the Greenford branch in west London, making use of a fast charger at West Ealing that will charge the batteries in just three and a half minutes. This fast charger is essentially a battery installed at the lineside which is trickle-charged from the electricity grid. It can then discharge quickly into the train's batteries through charging rails and then start recharging itself while the train is running in service.”
- “Near-synonyms: relax, unwind”
Pronounce: “recharge”
- Pronunciation:
- ree-CHARJ
- Syllables:
- ree · CHARJ
- Written Hyphenation:
- re · charge
- Primary stress:
- CHARJ
- IPA:
- riːˈtʃɑːrdʒ
- Hear it in context
- recharge
Synonyms: “recharge”
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Words that Rhyme with “recharge”
-ɑrdʒWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"recharge" (⁄riːˈtʃɑːrdʒ⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "recharge" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about recharge
How do you pronounce “recharge”?
“recharge” is pronounced ⁄riːˈtʃɑːrdʒ⁄ (ree-CHARJ). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “recharge”?
“recharge” has 2 syllables: ree · CHARJ.
Where is the stress in “recharge”?
The primary stress in “recharge” is on “CHARJ”.
What does “recharge” mean?
To charge an electric battery after its power has been consumed.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “recharge”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).