How to Pronounce "verge on"
expression
ˈvɝdʒ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
VURJ-awn
vˈɜːdʒ/ /ˈɒn
VURJ-on
Definition
To be very close to something, especially a particular feeling, quality, or state, but not quite reaching it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvɝdʒ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
vˈɜːdʒ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VURJ-awn
UK
VURJ-on
Listen in Context
Her patience was starting to verge on anger.
His question verged on rude.
The movie’s plot verges on the unbelievable.
His jokes sometimes verge on being offensive, but he means well.