How to Pronounce Edged

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɛdʒd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “edged”

"edged" has 2 syllables: edg-ed. It rhymes with wedged and alleged, if that helps it stick.

What does edged mean?

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.”

adjective

  1. That has a sharp planar surface.

    “The monks were forbidden to carry edged weapons such as swords and axes.”

  2. Followed by with: Having an edging of a certain material, color, and so on.

    “a coat edged with fur”

Words that rhyme with edged

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wedgedallegedfledgedhedgedpledgeddredgedsedgedsledgedkedgedunhedged

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "edged"?▾

"Edged" has 2 syllables: edg · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "edged"?▾

The IPA transcription of "edged" is /ɛdʒd/.

What does "edged" mean?▾

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

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