How to Pronounce Judges

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

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “judges”

"judges" has 2 syllables: judg-es. It rhymes with trudges and smudges, if that helps it stick.

What does judges 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.

verb

  1. To sit in judgment on; to pass sentence on.

    “A higher power will judge you after you are dead.”

  2. To sit in judgment, to act as judge.

    “Justices in this country judge without appeal.”

Words that rhyme with judges

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trudgessmudgesnudgesgrudgesbudgesmisjudgesdrudgesfudges

Related words

magistratejuristjusticeadjudicateestimatepronouncelabelguess

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "judges"?▾

"Judges" has 2 syllables: judg · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "judges"?▾

The IPA transcription of "judges" is /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/.

What does "judges" mean?▾

Judges: 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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