How to Pronounce Gauge

"Gauge" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪdʒ/ in IPA and it has one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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Letters

/ˈɡeɪdʒ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɡˈeɪdʒ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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What does gauge mean?

noun

  1. A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
  2. An act of measuring.

verb

  1. To measure or determine with a gauge; to measure the capacity of.
  2. To estimate.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "gauge"?

"Gauge" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪdʒ/ in IPA and it has one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "gauge"?

"Gauge" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gauge"?

The IPA transcription of "gauge" is /ˈɡeɪdʒ/.

What does "gauge" mean?

Gauge: A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard

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