How to Pronounce Bridge

To pronounce "bridge", say BRIDG-e — 2 syllables, IPA /bɹɪd͡ʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/bɹɪd͡ʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bridge”

"bridge" has 2 syllables: bridg-e. It rhymes with ridge and drawbridge, if that helps it stick.

What does bridge mean?

noun

  1. A construction or natural feature that spans a divide.
  2. An arch or superstructure.

verb

  1. To be or make a bridge over something.

    “With enough cable, we can bridge this gorge.”

  2. To span as if with a bridge.

    “The two groups were able to bridge their differences.”

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Words that rhyme with bridge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ridgedrawbridgefridgesmidgelidgeflidgeestridgepepperidgebrigge

Related words

nosepiecespanbridgeworkcausewayviaductdrawbridgeboardwalk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bridge"?▾

"Bridge" has 2 syllables: bridg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bridge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bridge" is /bɹɪd͡ʒ/.

What does "bridge" mean?▾

Bridge: A construction or natural feature that spans a divide.

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