How to Pronounce "verge"
word
/ˈvɝdʒ/
vurj
/vˈɜːdʒ/
vurj
Definition
The edge or border of something, or a point where something is about to happen. Commonly used in phrases like 'on the verge of' to mean something is nearly happening.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈvɝdʒ/
British English
/vˈɜːdʒ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
vurj
UK
vurj
Listen in Context
We stood on the verge of the cliff and looked down.
She is on the verge of tears.
The country was on the verge of war.
He quit his job because he was on the verge of a breakdown.