How to Pronounce Kludge

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/kluːdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kludge”

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

What does kludge mean?

noun

  1. (electronics engineering) An improvised device, typically crudely constructed to test the validity of a principle before doing a finished design.
  2. Any construction or practice, typically crude yet effective, designed to solve a problem temporarily or expediently.

verb

  1. To build or use a kludge.

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Words that rhyme with kludge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trudgenudgedrudgesludgebegrudgejudgefudgebudgebludgesmudgegrudgepudge

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kludge"?▾

"Kludge" has 2 syllables: kludg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "kludge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kludge" is /kluːdʒ/.

What does "kludge" mean?▾

Kludge: (electronics engineering) An improvised device, typically crudely constructed to test the validity of a principle before doing a finished design.

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