How to pronounce budging
Say it like BUHJ-ing. Budging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHJ).
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- BUHJ
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Budging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of budging
American and British speakers say budging in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌdʒɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbʌdʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHJ-ing.
What does budging mean?
- present participle and gerund of budge How to pronounce budge
Words that rhyme with budging
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of budging.
Questions about saying budging
How do you pronounce budging?
Say BUHJ-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in budging?
Budging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHJ). Broken into parts: BUHJ · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say budging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌdʒɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbʌdʒɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.