How to pronounce ridges
Say it like RIJ-uz. Ridges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIJ).
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- RIJ
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ridges pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ridges
American and British speakers say ridges in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪdʒəz/ in the US and /ˈrɪdʒəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIJ-uz.
What does ridges mean?
- plural of ridge How to pronounce ridge
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ridge How to pronounce ridge
Questions about saying ridges
How do you pronounce ridges?
Say RIJ-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪdʒəz/. In British English it is /ˈrɪdʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ridges?
Ridges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIJ). Broken into parts: RIJ · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say ridges the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪdʒəz/ and the British form is /ˈrɪdʒəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.