How to pronounce kludgy
Say it like KLUHJ-ee. Kludgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLUHJ).
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- KLUHJ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kludgy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kludgy
American and British speakers say kludgy in essentially the same way: /ˈklʌdʒi/ in the US and /ˈklʌdʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLUHJ-ee.
What does kludgy mean?
- Sloppy, hasty, shoddy, or inelegant.“This is kind of a kludgy solution, but it will work for now.”
Where does kludgy come from?
From kludge + -y.
Words that rhyme with kludgy
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Questions about saying kludgy
How do you pronounce kludgy?
Say KLUHJ-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈklʌdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈklʌdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kludgy?
Kludgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLUHJ). Broken into parts: KLUHJ · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say kludgy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklʌdʒi/ and the British form is /ˈklʌdʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.