How to Pronounce Bilges

To pronounce "bilges", say BILG-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

BILG-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “bilges”

"bilges" has 2 syllables: bilg-es. It rhymes with bulges and indulges, if that helps it stick.

What does bilges mean?

noun

  1. The rounded portion of a ship's hull, forming a transition between the bottom and the sides.
  2. The lowest inner part of a ship's hull, where water accumulates.

verb

  1. To spring a leak in the bilge.
  2. To bulge or swell.

Words that rhyme with bilges

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bulgesindulges

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bilges"?▾

"Bilges" has 2 syllables: bilg · es.

What does "bilges" mean?▾

Bilges: The rounded portion of a ship's hull, forming a transition between the bottom and the sides.

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