How to pronounce edge
Say it like EJ. Edge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- EJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of edge
American and British speakers say edge in essentially the same way: /ɛdʒ/ in the US and /ɛdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EJ.
What does edge mean?
- the boundary of a surface
- a line determining the limits of an area
- a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object“he rounded the edges of the box”
- advance slowly, as if by inches“He edged towards the car”
- provide with a border or edge“edge the tablecloth with embroidery”
- lie adjacent to another or share a boundary“Canada adjoins the U.S.”“England marches with Scotland”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with edge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of edge.
Questions about saying edge
How do you pronounce edge?
Say EJ. The American pronunciation is /ɛdʒ/. In British English it is /ɛdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edge?
Edge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: EJ.
Do Americans and Brits say edge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛdʒ/ and the British form is /ɛdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.