How to Pronounce "surge"
word
/ˈsɝdʒ/
SURJ
/sˈɜːdʒ/
SURJ
Definition
A sudden and strong increase in something, such as numbers, emotion, or an amount.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɝdʒ/
British English
/sˈɜːdʒ/
Simplified Pronunciation
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SURJ
UK
SURJ
Listen in Context
There was a surge in electricity use during the heatwave.
The team felt a surge of excitement after the win.
Hospitals saw a surge in cases last month.
There was a sudden surge of people entering the store when it opened.