How to Pronounce Gudgeon

To pronounce "gudgeon", say GUDG-eon — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡʌdʒən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡʌdʒən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gudgeon”

"gudgeon" has 2 syllables: gudg-eon. It rhymes with pidgin and curmudgeon, if that helps it stick.

What does gudgeon mean?

noun

  1. A small freshwater fish, Gobio gobio, that is native to Eurasia.
  2. Any of various similar small fish of the family Eleotridae, often used as bait.

verb

  1. To deprive (someone) fraudulently; to cheat, to dupe.
  2. To take the bait; to be defrauded or duped.

Synonyms

gobywappersleeper goby

Words that rhyme with gudgeon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pidgincurmudgeonsmidgeonbludgeonwidgeonwigeonsmidginsigyntrigyndudgeon

Related words

gobybullygobiiformgobionellidgadoidgardonguppygobiesocoid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gudgeon"?▾

"Gudgeon" has 2 syllables: gudg · eon.

What is the IPA transcription of "gudgeon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gudgeon" is /ˈɡʌdʒən/.

What does "gudgeon" mean?▾

Gudgeon: A small freshwater fish, Gobio gobio, that is native to Eurasia.

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