How to Pronounce Judge

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “judge”

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

What does judge mean?

noun

  1. A public official whose duty it is to administer the law, especially by presiding over trials and rendering judgments; a justice.
  2. A person who decides the fate of someone or something that has been called into question.

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Words that rhyme with judge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trudgenudgedrudgesludgebegrudgekludgefudgebudgebludgesmudgegrudgepudge

Related words

magistratejuristjusticeadjudicateestimatepronouncelabelguess

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "judge"?▾

"Judge" has 2 syllables: judg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "judge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "judge" is /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/.

What does "judge" mean?▾

Judge: A public official whose duty it is to administer the law, especially by presiding over trials and rendering judgments; a justice.

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