submerge

/səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

Syllables sub·merge

Stress sub-MERGE

Phonics Breakdown

sub

/səb/

schwa

merge

/mɜːrdʒ/

soft g

Meaning

to put something completely under water; to cover or overwhelm

Sound Reference

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sub=/səb/(submit) + merge=/mɜːrdʒ/(merge)

Example

The floodwaters began to submerge the village.