How to pronounce kludge
Say it like KLUHJ. Kludge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLUHJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kludge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of kludge
American and British speakers say kludge in essentially the same way: /klʌdʒ/ in the US and /klʌdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLUHJ.
What does kludge mean?
- An improvised device, typically crudely constructed to test the validity of a principle before implementing a finished design.
- Any construction or practice, typically crude yet effective, designed to solve a problem temporarily or expediently.
- An amalgamated mass of unrelated parts.
- To build or use a kludge.
Where does kludge come from?
According to the OED, an "invented word" influenced by bodge and fudge.
Words that rhyme with kludge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kludge.
Questions about saying kludge
How do you pronounce kludge?
Say KLUHJ. The American pronunciation is /klʌdʒ/. In British English it is /klʌdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kludge?
Kludge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLUHJ.
Do Americans and Brits say kludge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klʌdʒ/ and the British form is /klʌdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.