How to pronounce "charge"

charge

Noun
American
/tʃɑrdʒ/

Syllable Breakdown

charge

How natives say charge

British
/tʃɑːdʒ/

Syllable Breakdown

charge

How natives say charge

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • 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'.

Common Mistakes

  • Pronouncing as 'char-ge' (two syllables)

  • Starting with 'sh' instead of 'ch'

  • Ending with 'g' instead of 'j'

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'ch' sound, like in 'charm'.

  • Move to the open 'ah' sound, held longer.

  • Finish with a crisp 'j' sound.

common mistakes

  • Pronouncing as 'char-ge' (two syllables)

  • Using a short vowel sound instead of long 'ah'

  • Ending with 'g' instead of 'j'

FAQ

Why does 'charge' sound like one syllable?

It combines 'ch', a long vowel, and 'j' into a single flow.

Is 'ch' the same in 'charge' and 'church'?

Yes, both start with the same 'ch' sound.

Why is the 'g' silent?

It's pronounced like 'j' at the word's end.

Definition

charge

A fee or cost for goods or services.

Word Family

charger

/ˈtʃɑrdʒər/

noun

Device that charges

Example: Please give me the phone charger.

charging

/ˈtʃɑrdʒɪŋ/

verb

Present participle of charge

Example: I am charging my laptop.

charged

/tʃɑrdʒd/

verb

Past form of charge

Example: He was charged with a crime.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'Charger' has two syllables, 'charge' has one.

'Charging' ends in 'ing', altering the stress slightly.

'Charged' ends with 'd' sound, making it more clipped.

Pro Tips

Master the 'ch' Sound

Practice the 'ch' sound separately if you struggle with it. Try 'church' and 'cheese' as warm-ups.

Relax Your Mouth for the 'ah' Sound

Keep your mouth open and relaxed to achieve the correct vowel length in 'charge'.

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/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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