How to pronounce kedge
Say it like KEJ. Kedge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KEJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kedge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of kedge
American and British speakers say kedge in essentially the same way: /kɛdʒ/ in the US and /kɛdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEJ.
What does kedge mean?
- A small anchor used for warping a vessel.
- A glutton.
- To warp (a vessel) by carrying out a kedge in a boat, dropping it overboard, and hauling the vessel up to it.
- To move with the help of a kedge, as described above.
Where does kedge come from?
Perhaps an alteration of cadge.
Words that rhyme with kedge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kedge.
Questions about saying kedge
How do you pronounce kedge?
Say KEJ. The American pronunciation is /kɛdʒ/. In British English it is /kɛdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kedge?
Kedge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KEJ.
Do Americans and Brits say kedge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɛdʒ/ and the British form is /kɛdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.