How to Pronounce Budging

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbʌdʒɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “budging”

"budging" has 2 syllables: budg-ing. It rhymes with grudging and trudging, if that helps it stick.

What does budging 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.”

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with budging

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grudgingtrudgingnudgingjudgingsmudgingdrudgingfudgingridgingsludgingmisjudgingbridgeinggiggyng

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "budging"?▾

"Budging" has 2 syllables: budg · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "budging"?▾

The IPA transcription of "budging" is /ˈbʌdʒɪŋ/.

What does "budging" mean?▾

Budging: To move.

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