How to pronounce kluge
Say it like KLOOJ. Kluge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLOOJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kluge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of kluge
American and British speakers say kluge in essentially the same way: /kludʒ/ in the US and /kluːdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLOOJ.
What does kluge mean?
- Something that should not work, but does.
- A device assembled from components intended for disparate purposes.
- Alternative spelling of kludge.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with kluge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kluge.
Questions about saying kluge
How do you pronounce kluge?
Say KLOOJ. The American pronunciation is /kludʒ/. In British English it is /kluːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kluge?
Kluge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLOOJ.
Do Americans and Brits say kluge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kludʒ/ and the British form is /kluːdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.