How to Pronounce Edge

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ɛdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “edge”

"edge" has 2 syllables: edg-e. It rhymes with allege and pledge, if that helps it stick.

What does edge mean?

noun

  1. The boundary line of a surface.
  2. A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.

verb

  1. To move an object slowly and carefully in a particular direction.

    “He edged the book across the table.”

  2. To move slowly and carefully in a particular direction.

    “He edged away from her.”

Synonyms

advantagegainlineboundarybrinklipmarginrim

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Words that rhyme with edge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

allegepledgewedgehedgeledgefledgesedgesledgekedgestraightedgetedgeswedge

Related words

boundaryborderabutperipheraladjoinmarginalmarginfringe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "edge"?▾

"Edge" has 2 syllables: edg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "edge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "edge" is /ɛdʒ/.

What does "edge" mean?▾

Edge: The boundary line of a surface.

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