How to Pronounce Kedge

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/kɛdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kedge”

"kedge" has 2 syllables: kedg-e. It rhymes with edge and allege, if that helps it stick.

What does kedge mean?

noun

  1. A small anchor used for warping a vessel; also called a kedge anchor.
  2. A glutton.

verb

  1. To warp (a vessel) by carrying out a kedge in a boat, dropping it overboard, and hauling the vessel up to it.
  2. (of a vessel) To move with the help of a kedge, as described above.

Words that rhyme with kedge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

edgeallegepledgewedgehedgeledgefledgesedgesledgestraightedgetedgeswedge

Related words

anchoranchorskevelkelletgarlandgarnetcablegasket

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kedge"?▾

"Kedge" has 2 syllables: kedg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "kedge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kedge" is /kɛdʒ/.

What does "kedge" mean?▾

Kedge: A small anchor used for warping a vessel; also called a kedge anchor.

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