How to pronounce fedge
Say it like FEJ. Fedge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- FEJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fedge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of fedge
American and British speakers say fedge in essentially the same way: /fɛdʒ/ in the US and /fɛdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEJ.
What does fedge mean?
- A fence made up of living plants, especially willow, thus somewhat resembling a hedge.
Where does fedge come from?
Blend of fence + hedge.
Words that rhyme with fedge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fedge.
Questions about saying fedge
How do you pronounce fedge?
Say FEJ. The American pronunciation is /fɛdʒ/. In British English it is /fɛdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fedge?
Fedge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FEJ.
Do Americans and Brits say fedge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɛdʒ/ and the British form is /fɛdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.