How to Pronounce Fudge

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/fʌdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fudge”

"fudge" has 2 syllables: fudg-e. It rhymes with trudge and nudge, if that helps it stick.

What does fudge mean?

noun

  1. A type of very sweet candy or confection, usually made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream. Often used in the US synonymously with chocolate fudge.

    “Have you tried the vanilla fudge? It's delicious!”

  2. Light or frothy nonsense.

verb

  1. To try to avoid giving a direct answer.

    “When I asked them if they had been at the party, they fudged.”

  2. To alter something from its true state, as to hide a flaw or uncertainty. Always deliberate, but not necessarily dishonest or immoral.

    “Do you fudge your age?”

interjection

  1. (minced oath) Used in place of fuck.
  2. Nonsense; tommyrot.

Synonyms

humbugnonsensecheatequivocatehedgewaffle

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Words that rhyme with fudge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trudgenudgedrudgesludgebegrudgekludgejudgebudgebludgesmudgegrudgepudge

Related words

cookhedgeskirtduckparrysidestepmanipulatedodge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fudge"?▾

"Fudge" has 2 syllables: fudg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "fudge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fudge" is /fʌdʒ/.

What does "fudge" mean?▾

Fudge: A type of very sweet candy or confection, usually made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream. Often used in the US synonymously with chocolate fudge.

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