How to pronounce ridged
Say it like RIJD. Ridged is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RIJD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ridged pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIJDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ridged
American and British speakers say ridged in essentially the same way: /rɪdʒd/ in the US and /rɪdʒd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIJD.
What does ridged mean?
Where does ridged come from?
From Middle English rigged, riggid, ryggyd, rugged, equivalent to ridge + -ed.
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Questions about saying ridged
How do you pronounce ridged?
Say RIJD. The American pronunciation is /rɪdʒd/. In British English it is /rɪdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ridged?
Ridged is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RIJD.
Do Americans and Brits say ridged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪdʒd/ and the British form is /rɪdʒd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.