How to Pronounce Budge

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/bʌdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “budge”

"budge" has 2 syllables: budg-e. It rhymes with trudge and nudge, if that helps it stick.

What does budge mean?

verb

  1. To move.

    “I’ve been pushing this rock as hard as I can, but it won’t budge an inch.”

  2. To move.

    “I’ve been pushing this rock as hard as I can, but I can’t budge it.”

adjective

  1. Brisk; stirring; jocund.

Synonyms

shift

Words that rhyme with budge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trudgenudgedrudgesludgebegrudgekludgejudgefudgebludgesmudgegrudgepudge

Related words

stiragitateshiftmovesuccumbrecantcederelinquish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "budge"?▾

"Budge" has 2 syllables: budg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "budge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "budge" is /bʌdʒ/.

What does "budge" mean?▾

Budge: To move.

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