How to pronounce "forge"

forge

Noun
American
/fɔrdʒ/

Syllable Breakdown

forge

How natives say forge

British
/fɔːdʒ/

Syllable Breakdown

forge

How natives say forge

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with an 'f' sound as in 'fun'.

  • Combine it with the 'or' sound, like in 'or' or 'more'.

  • End with the 'dʒ' sound, similar to the 'j' in 'jump'.

Common Mistakes

  • for-guh-e (syl-la-bles)

  • fuh-ridge (syl-la-bles)

  • for-uhj (syl-la-bles)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with an 'f' sound as in 'fun'.

  • Combine it with a long 'or' sound, like in 'more'.

  • End with the 'dʒ' sound, similar to the 'j' in 'judge'.

common mistakes

  • for-guh-e (syl-la-bles)

  • fuh-ridge (syl-la-bles)

  • for-uhj (syl-la-bles)

FAQ

Is 'forge' pronounced with one syllable?

Yes, it is pronounced with one syllable.

Does the 'g' sound like a 'j' in 'forge'?

Yes, the 'g' sounds like the 'j' in 'jump'.

Why does 'forge' sometimes sound like two syllables?

People may add a vowel sound after 'r', which is incorrect.

Definition

forge

A place where metal is heated and shaped.

Word Family

forger

/ˈfɔrdʒər/

noun

Someone who shapes metal

Example: The forger shaped the metal.

forgery

/ˈfɔrdʒəri/

noun

The act of forging

Example: Forgery of documents is illegal.

forgeable

/ˈfɔrdʒəbl̩/

adjective

Able to be forged

Example: The metal is forgeable.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'forge' vs. 'forger'

- 'forger' has an additional 'er' sound.

'forge' vs. 'forgery'

- 'forgery' adds 'əry' at the end.

'forge' vs. 'forgeable'

- 'forgeable' adds 'əbl' at the end.

Pro Tips

Focus on the 'dʒ' sound

Ensure the 'g' in 'forge' is a soft sound like 'j'.

Keep it one syllable

Avoid adding extra vowels which can create additional syllables.

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