How do you pronounce "purged"?

In American English: /ˈpɝːdʒd/ (PURJD). In British English: /pˈɜːdʒd/ (P). In Canadian English: /ˈpɝːdʒd/ (PURJD). In Australian English: /pˈɜːdʒd/ (P).

Is "purged" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɝːdʒd/ (PURJD), while in British English it's /pˈɜːdʒd/ (P).

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purged

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/ˈpɝːdʒd/

PURJD

Syllable Breakdown

pɝːdʒdpurged

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