How to Pronounce Badger

To pronounce "badger", say BADG-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbædʒə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbædʒə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “badger”

"badger" has 2 syllables: badg-er. It rhymes with adger, if that helps it stick.

What does badger mean?

noun

  1. Any mammal of three subfamilies, which belong to the family Mustelidae: Melinae (Eurasian badgers), Mellivorinae (ratel or honey badger), and Taxideinae (American badger).
  2. A native or resident of the American state, Wisconsin.

verb

  1. To pester, to annoy persistently; press.

    “He kept badgering her about her bad habits.”

  2. To pass gas; to fart.

Synonyms

brockWisconsiniteflatulate

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Words that rhyme with badger

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adger

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "badger"?▾

"Badger" has 2 syllables: badg · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "badger"?▾

The IPA transcription of "badger" is /ˈbædʒə/.

What does "badger" mean?▾

Badger: Any mammal of three subfamilies, which belong to the family Mustelidae: Melinae (Eurasian badgers), Mellivorinae (ratel or honey badger), and Taxideinae (American badger).

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