barge

How to Split "barge" into Syllables

The word barge is divided into 2 syllables: bar·ge. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• bar — 1st syllable
• ge — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of barge:

• IPA: /bɑːd͡ʒ/

📖 Definitions

1. A richly decorated ceremonial state vessel propelled by rowers for river processions.
2. A large flat-bottomed coastal trading vessel having a large spritsail and jib-headed topsail, a fore staysail and a very small mizen, and having leeboards instead of a keel.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English barge, borrowed from Old French barge (“boat”), from Vulgar Latin *barga, a variant of Late Latin barca, a regular syncope of Vulgar Latin *barica, from Classical Latin bāris, from Ancient Greek βᾶρις (bâris, “Egyptian boat”), from Coptic ⲃⲁⲁⲣⲉ (baare, “small boat”), from Demotic br, from Egyptian bꜣjr (“transport ship”). Doublet of bark, barque and baris. Variant of barje, clipping of barjot, verlan form of jobard. Inherited from Old Fr...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare barge with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
barge	2	bar·ge
brackish	2	bra-ckish
bourgeoisie	3	bour-geoi-sie
breezeway	3	bree-ze-way
breezy	2	bree-zy

🔗 Related Words

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