Start with the 'ch' sound, like in 'church'.
Move to the open 'ah' sound as in 'car'.
End with the 'j' sound, like in 'judge'.
Pronouncing as 'char-ge' (two syllables)
Starting with 'sh' instead of 'ch'
Ending with 'g' instead of 'j'
Start with the 'ch' sound, like in 'charm'.
Move to the open 'ah' sound, held longer.
Finish with a crisp 'j' sound.
Pronouncing as 'char-ge' (two syllables)
Using a short vowel sound instead of long 'ah'
Ending with 'g' instead of 'j'
It combines 'ch', a long vowel, and 'j' into a single flow.
Yes, both start with the same 'ch' sound.
It's pronounced like 'j' at the word's end.
A fee or cost for goods or services.
/ˈtʃɑrdʒər/
Device that charges
/ˈtʃɑrdʒɪŋ/
Present participle of charge
/tʃɑrdʒd/
Past form of charge
'Charger' has two syllables, 'charge' has one.
'Charging' ends in 'ing', altering the stress slightly.
'Charged' ends with 'd' sound, making it more clipped.
Practice the 'ch' sound separately if you struggle with it. Try 'church' and 'cheese' as warm-ups.
Keep your mouth open and relaxed to achieve the correct vowel length in 'charge'.
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