English pronunciation · Words Starting with L
Large Pronunciation
Large is pronounced LAHRJ, IPA /ˈlɑrdʒ/.
LAHRJ
US /ˈlɑrdʒ/ · UK /ˈlɑːdʒ/
Syllables: LAHRJ (1 syllable)
adjective: Big in size, amount, or extent.
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Large in a Sentence
- We need a large table for eight people.
- A large part of the budget goes on rent.
- The dog is friendly but very large.
Common Mispronunciations of Large
Not LARG with a hard g
Soften the g to the j of judge. The silent e at the end is what makes it soft, exactly as in change and charge.
Not LAHR-juh
One syllable, stopping on the j. Sounding the final e adds a beat English does not use here.
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