How to Pronounce "urge to do"
expression
URJ-tuh-DOO
URJ-too-DOO
Definition
A strong feeling or desire that makes you want to do something, often suddenly or unexpectedly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɝdʒ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
British English
ˈɜːdʒ/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
URJ-tuh-DOO
UK
URJ-too-DOO
Listen in Context
I suddenly had the urge to do something creative.
Do you ever get an urge to do something silly?
She fought the urge to do her homework late at night.
Whenever I'm stressed, I get this urge to do something active, like running or cleaning.