binge

How to Split "binge" into Syllables

The word binge is divided into 2 syllables: bi·nge. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• bi — 1st syllable
• nge — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of binge:

• IPA: /bɪnd͡ʒ/

📖 Definitions

1. A short period of excessive consumption, especially of food, alcohol, narcotics, etc.
2. binge (third-person singular simple present binges, present participle bingeing or binging, simple past and past participle binged)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Leicestershire and Northamptonshire dialect, binge (“to drink deeply", also "to soak, steep, drench", specifically "to swell a leaky wooden vessel by filling it with or plunging it into water”), of unknown origin. Compare dialectal English beene and beam (“to cure leakage in a tub or barrel by soaking, thereby causing the wood to swell”).

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down binge into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare binge with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
binge	2	bi·nge
banzai	2	ban-zai
Benz	1	benz
bunk	1	bunk
being	2	be-ing

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to binge:

bin, bind, bingo, binary, binder, binman, binmen, bindery.