How to pronounce spudger
Say it like SPUHJ-er. Spudger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUHJ).
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- SPUHJ
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spudger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of spudger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPUHJ-uh.
What does spudger mean?
- A hand tool used to work on punch-down blocks without short circuiting electric terminals. It has a hook on one end and a notched blade on the other.“Place the upper casing on edge and use a spudger to push the keyboard away from the casing, poking the spudger through the holes where the screws were.”
- A computer technician's tool used as a prybar and probe for use with plastic and other parts.
- An electronics tool made of nylon filled with glass, for holding components while soldering.
Where does spudger come from?
1425–75; a variant of late Middle English spuddle (“short knife”).
Questions about saying spudger
How do you pronounce spudger?
Say SPUHJ-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈspʌdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspʌdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spudger?
Spudger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUHJ). Broken into parts: SPUHJ · er.
Is spudger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈspʌdʒə/ (SPUHJ-uh).