How to Pronounce Gouge

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɡaʊdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gouge”

"gouge" has 2 syllables: goug-e. It rhymes with bouge and vouge, if that helps it stick.

What does gouge mean?

noun

  1. Senses relating to cutting tools.
  2. A cut or groove, as left by a gouge or something sharp.

    “The nail left a deep gouge in the tire.”

verb

  1. To make a groove, hole, or mark in by scooping with or as if with a gouge.

    “Japanese and Chinese printers used to gouge characters in wood.”

  2. To cheat or impose upon; in particular, to charge an unfairly or unreasonably high price.

    “The company has no competition, so it tends to gouge its customers.”

Synonyms

swindledefraudengravegraveincise

Words that rhyme with gouge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bougevougescrougehouge

Related words

grooverackwringroutnickdentextortovercharge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gouge"?▾

"Gouge" has 2 syllables: goug · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "gouge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gouge" is /ɡaʊdʒ/.

What does "gouge" mean?▾

Gouge: Senses relating to cutting tools.

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