How to Pronounce Budget

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbədʒɪt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/bˈʌdʒɪt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “budget”

Break "budget" into 2 beats and lean on "BUDG" — that's the stressed one.

What does budget mean?

noun

  1. The amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or time-frame.
  2. An itemized summary of intended expenditure; usually coupled with expected revenue.

verb

  1. To construct or draw up a budget.

    “Budgeting is even harder in times of recession”

  2. To provide funds, allow for in a budget.

    “The PM’s pet projects are budgeted rather generously”

adjective

  1. Of or relating to a budget.
  2. Appropriate to a restricted budget.

    “We flew on a budget airline.”

Synonyms

low-cost

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "budget"?▾

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

How many syllables are in "budget"?▾

"Budget" has 2 syllables: budg · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "budget"?▾

The IPA transcription of "budget" is /ˈbədʒɪt/.

What does "budget" mean?▾

Budget: The amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or time-frame.

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