How to pronounce pidge
Say it like PIJ. Pidge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PIJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pidge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pidge
American and British speakers say pidge in essentially the same way: /pɪdʒ/ in the US and /pɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIJ.
What does pidge mean?
- A pigeonhole.
- To post (something) in a pigeonhole.“Please pidge your completed application form to the society president.”
- A pigeon.
Where does pidge come from?
Clipping of pigeonhole.
Words that rhyme with pidge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pidge.
Questions about saying pidge
How do you pronounce pidge?
Say PIJ. The American pronunciation is /pɪdʒ/. In British English it is /pɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pidge?
Pidge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PIJ.
Do Americans and Brits say pidge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɪdʒ/ and the British form is /pɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.