How to pronounce fadge
Say it like FAJ. Fadge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FAJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fadge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of fadge
American and British speakers say fadge in essentially the same way: /fædʒ/ in the US and /fædʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAJ.
What does fadge mean?
- To eat together.
- To move with a gait between a jog and a trot.
- Irish potato bread; a flat farl, griddle-baked, often served fried.
- A wool pack, traditionally made of jute, now often synthetic.
- A small loaf or bun made with left-over dough.
Where does fadge come from?
Unknown. According to Chambers, from Old English fēġan (“to join or fit together”); Liberman suggests a Middle English variant of fagot (“bundle of sticks”).
Words that rhyme with fadge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fadge.
Questions about saying fadge
How do you pronounce fadge?
Say FAJ. The American pronunciation is /fædʒ/. In British English it is /fædʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fadge?
Fadge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FAJ.
Do Americans and Brits say fadge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fædʒ/ and the British form is /fædʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.