How to pronounce edges
Say it like EJ-uz. Edges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EJ).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɛdʒəz/EJ-uz
UK British/ˈɛdʒɪz/EJ-iz
- EJ
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edges 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of edges
American and British speakers say edges in essentially the same way: /ˈɛdʒəz/ in the US and /ˈɛdʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EJ-iz.
What does edges mean?
noun
- plural of edge How to pronounce edge
- The fine hairs at the edge of someone's (usually a black woman's) hairline; baby hairs.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of edge How to pronounce edge
Questions about saying edges
How do you pronounce edges?
Say EJ-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛdʒəz/. In British English it is /ˈɛdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edges?
Edges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EJ). Broken into parts: EJ · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say edges the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛdʒəz/ and the British form is /ˈɛdʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.