How to pronounce cadge
Say it like KAJ. Cadge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KAJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cadge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of cadge
American and British speakers say cadge in essentially the same way: /kædʒ/ in the US and /kædʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAJ.
What does cadge mean?
- To beg.
- To obtain something by wit or guile; to convince people to do something they might not normally do.“Are ye gannin te cadge a lift of yoer fatha?”
- To carry hawks and other birds of prey.
- A circular frame on which cadgers carry hawks for sale.
Where does cadge come from?
From Middle English caggen (“to tie, fasten, bind”), probably from Old Norse.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with cadge
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Questions about saying cadge
How do you pronounce cadge?
Say KAJ. The American pronunciation is /kædʒ/. In British English it is /kædʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cadge?
Cadge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KAJ.
Do Americans and Brits say cadge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kædʒ/ and the British form is /kædʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.