How to pronounce nudge
Say it like NUHJ. Nudge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NUHJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nudge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of nudge
American and British speakers say nudge in essentially the same way: /nʌdʒ/ in the US and /nʌdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHJ.
What does nudge mean?
- To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
- To near or come close to something.“This year's profits are nudging the 10 million mark.”
- To move slightly.
- A gentle push.“give someone a nudge”
- The rotation by one step of a fruit machine reel of the player's choice.“Since the machine was showing two lemons and a cherry, I decided to try a nudge.”
- The use of positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions as ways to influence.
- Alternative form of nudzh.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with nudge
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Questions about saying nudge
How do you pronounce nudge?
Say NUHJ. The American pronunciation is /nʌdʒ/. In British English it is /nʌdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nudge?
Nudge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NUHJ.
Do Americans and Brits say nudge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nʌdʒ/ and the British form is /nʌdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.