How to Pronounce Hedges

To pronounce "hedges", say HEDG-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛdʒɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhɛdʒɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hedges”

"hedges" has 2 syllables: hedg-es. It rhymes with edges and dredges, if that helps it stick.

What does hedges mean?

noun

  1. A thicket of bushes or other shrubbery, especially one planted as a fence between two portions of land, or to separate the parts of a garden.

    “He trims the hedge once a week.”

  2. A barrier (often consisting of a line of persons or objects) to protect someone or something from harm.

verb

  1. To enclose with a hedge or hedges.

    “to hedge a field or garden”

  2. To obstruct or surround.

Words that rhyme with hedges

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

edgesdredgeswedgessledgespledgesallegessedges

Related words

hedgerowfudgeskirtduckparrysidestepdodgecircumvent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hedges"?▾

"Hedges" has 2 syllables: hedg · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "hedges"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hedges" is /ˈhɛdʒɪz/.

What does "hedges" mean?▾

Hedges: A thicket of bushes or other shrubbery, especially one planted as a fence between two portions of land, or to separate the parts of a garden.

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