How to pronounce bilge
Say it like BILJ. Bilge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BILJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bilge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BILJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bilge
American and British speakers say bilge in essentially the same way: /bɪldʒ/ in the US and /bɪldʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BILJ.
What does bilge mean?
- The rounded portion of a ship's hull, forming a transition between the bottom and the sides.
- The lowest inner part of a ship's hull, where water accumulates.
- The water accumulated in the bilge; bilge water.
- To spring a leak in the bilge.
- To bulge or swell.
- To break open the bilge(s) of.
Where does bilge come from?
Likely derived from bulge.
Questions about saying bilge
How do you pronounce bilge?
Say BILJ. The American pronunciation is /bɪldʒ/. In British English it is /bɪldʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bilge?
Bilge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BILJ.
Do Americans and Brits say bilge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪldʒ/ and the British form is /bɪldʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.