How to pronounce badges
Say it like BAJ-iz. Badges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAJ).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbædʒɪz/BAJ-iz
UK British/ˈbædʒɪz/BAJ-iz
- BAJ
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Badges pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of badges
American and British speakers say badges in essentially the same way: /ˈbædʒɪz/ in the US and /ˈbædʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAJ-iz.
What does badges mean?
noun
- plural of badge How to pronounce badge
- third-person singular simple present indicative of badge How to pronounce badge
Questions about saying badges
How do you pronounce badges?
Say BAJ-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbædʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈbædʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in badges?
Badges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAJ). Broken into parts: BAJ · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say badges the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbædʒɪz/ and the British form is /ˈbædʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.