English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Charge Pronunciation
Charge is pronounced CHAHRJ, IPA /ˈtʃɑrdʒ/.
CHAHRJ
US /ˈtʃɑrdʒ/
Syllables: CHAHRJ (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A price asked for something, a formal accusation, or the electrical energy stored in a battery.
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Charge in a Sentence
- There is no charge for delivery within the city.
- He was released without charge the same evening.
- Leave the phone to charge overnight.
Common Mispronunciations of Charge
Not CHAHRG
The closing ge is a j, as it is in large and barge, never the hard g of bag.
Not CHAR-juh
The final e is silent and does nothing except tell you the g is soft.
Tip: British speakers drop the r and lengthen the vowel to CHAHJ, which is standard there.
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