How to Pronounce Dudgeon

To pronounce "dudgeon", say DUDG-eon — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʌdʒən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

dudgeon

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdʌdʒən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dudgeon”

"dudgeon" has 2 syllables: dudg-eon. It rhymes with pidgin and curmudgeon, if that helps it stick.

What does dudgeon mean?

noun

  1. A kind of wood used especially in the handles of knives; the root of the box tree.
  2. A hilt made of this wood.

Words that rhyme with dudgeon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pidgincurmudgeongudgeonsmidgeonbludgeonwidgeonwigeonsmidginsigyntrigyn

Related words

iresimichhumdudgeonhumdurgeondishumourdisdainedudderduncedom

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dudgeon"?▾

"Dudgeon" has 2 syllables: dudg · eon.

What is the IPA transcription of "dudgeon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dudgeon" is /ˈdʌdʒən/.

What does "dudgeon" mean?▾

Dudgeon: A kind of wood used especially in the handles of knives; the root of the box tree.

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