How to pronounce trudging
Say it like TRUHJ-ing. Trudging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHJ).
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- TRUHJ
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trudging 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of trudging
American and British speakers say trudging in essentially the same way: /ˈtrʌdʒɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtrʌdʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRUHJ-ing.
What does trudging mean?
- present participle and gerund of trudge How to pronounce trudge
- The act of one who trudges, or walks slowly and heavily.
Words that rhyme with trudging
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trudging.
Questions about saying trudging
How do you pronounce trudging?
Say TRUHJ-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trudging?
Trudging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHJ). Broken into parts: TRUHJ · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say trudging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrʌdʒɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtrʌdʒɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.