How to pronounce trudgen
Say it like TRUHJ-un. Trudgen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHJ).
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- TRUHJ
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trudgen 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of trudgen
American and British speakers say trudgen in essentially the same way: /ˈtrʌdʒən/ in the US and /ˈtrʌdʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRUHJ-un.
What does trudgen mean?
- A swimming stroke in which the left and right hands are alternately raised out of the water, brought forward and drawn back through the water. A scissor kick is performed on every second stroke.
- To swim using this stroke.
Where does trudgen come from?
Named for John Trudgen (1852-1902), an English swimmer who popularized the stroke.
Words that rhyme with trudgen
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Questions about saying trudgen
How do you pronounce trudgen?
Say TRUHJ-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌdʒən/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌdʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trudgen?
Trudgen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHJ). Broken into parts: TRUHJ · un.
Do Americans and Brits say trudgen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrʌdʒən/ and the British form is /ˈtrʌdʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.