How to Pronounce "urgent"
word
/ˈɝdʒənt/
UR-juhnt
/ˈɜːdʒənt/
UR-juhnt
Definition
If something is urgent, it needs attention or action immediately or very soon because waiting could cause a problem.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɝdʒənt/
British English
/ˈɜːdʒənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UR-juhnt
UK
UR-juhnt
Listen in Context
I got an urgent email from my boss.
This problem is urgent and needs help now.
She made an urgent phone call.
If it's urgent, call me instead of texting.