How to Pronounce Gauge

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

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɡeɪdʒ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɡˈeɪdʒ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “gauge”

"gauge" has 2 syllables: gaug-e. It rhymes with assuage and engage, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: gage, gaige — easy to mix up when writing.

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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Words that rhyme with gauge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

assuageengageoutrageragestagegagepagerampagedisengageplagegreigewage

Related words

approximateestimatejudgeguessgageyardstickdistancecontour

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gauge"?▾

"Gauge" has 2 syllables: gaug · e.

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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