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