How to Pronounce Grudge

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɡɹʌdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “grudge”

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

What does grudge mean?

noun

  1. Deep-seated and/or long-term animosity or ill will about something or someone, especially due to a past misdeed or mistreatment.

    “to have/hold/bear a grudge against someone”

verb

  1. To be unwilling to give or allow (someone something).
  2. To grumble, complain; to be dissatisfied.

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Words that rhyme with grudge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trudgenudgedrudgesludgebegrudgekludgejudgefudgebudgebludgesmudgepudge

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grudge"?▾

"Grudge" has 2 syllables: grudg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "grudge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grudge" is /ɡɹʌdʒ/.

What does "grudge" mean?▾

Grudge: Deep-seated and/or long-term animosity or ill will about something or someone, especially due to a past misdeed or mistreatment.

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