How to pronounce nudging
Say it like NUHJ-ing. Nudging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHJ).
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- NUHJ
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nudging 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nudging
American and British speakers say nudging in essentially the same way: /ˈnʌdʒɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈnʌdʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHJ-ing.
What does nudging mean?
- present participle and gerund of nudge How to pronounce nudge
- The act of giving a nudge; pushing, touching.
- Hinting or influencing people's choices (according to nudge theory); softly controlling.“It has been remarked that nudging is also a euphemism for psychological manipulation as practiced in social engineering.”
Words that rhyme with nudging
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nudging.
Questions about saying nudging
How do you pronounce nudging?
Say NUHJ-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnʌdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nudging?
Nudging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHJ). Broken into parts: NUHJ · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say nudging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʌdʒɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈnʌdʒɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.