How to pronounce trudge
Say it like TRUHJ. Trudge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TRUHJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trudge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of trudge
American and British speakers say trudge in essentially the same way: /trʌdʒ/ in the US and /trʌdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRUHJ.
What does trudge mean?
- To walk wearily with heavy, slow steps.
- To trudge along or over a route etc.
- A tramp, i.e. a long and tiring walk.
Where does trudge come from?
Mid-16th century. Original meaning was somewhat idiomatic, meaning "to walk using snowshoes." Probably of Scandinavian origin, compare Icelandic þrúga (“snowshoe”), Norwegian truga (“snowshoe”) and dialectal Swedish trudja (“snowshoe”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with trudge
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Questions about saying trudge
How do you pronounce trudge?
Say TRUHJ. The American pronunciation is /trʌdʒ/. In British English it is /trʌdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trudge?
Trudge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRUHJ.
Do Americans and Brits say trudge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trʌdʒ/ and the British form is /trʌdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.