How to pronounce grudge
Say it like GRUHJ. Grudge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GRUHJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grudge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of grudge
American and British speakers say grudge in essentially the same way: /ɡrʌdʒ/ in the US and /ɡrʌdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRUHJ.
What does grudge mean?
- Deep-seated and/or long-term animosity or ill will about something or someone, especially due to perceived mistreatment.“to have, hold, owe or bear a grudge against someone”
- To be unwilling to give or allow (someone something).
Where does grudge come from?
Akin to Middle High German grogezen (“to howl, wail”), German grocken (“to croak”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with grudge
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Questions about saying grudge
How do you pronounce grudge?
Say GRUHJ. The American pronunciation is /ɡrʌdʒ/. In British English it is /ɡrʌdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grudge?
Grudge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GRUHJ.
Do Americans and Brits say grudge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡrʌdʒ/ and the British form is /ɡrʌdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.