How to Pronounce Kluge

To pronounce "kluge", say KLUG-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

5

Letters

/kluːdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kluge”

"kluge" has 2 syllables: klug-e. It rhymes with subterfuge and stooge, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cluj — easy to mix up when writing.

What does kluge mean?

verb

  1. To build or use a kludge.

noun

  1. Something that should not work, but does.
  2. A device assembled from components intended for disparate purposes.

Words that rhyme with kluge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

subterfugestoogespoogehugelugenoodgecentrifugeguigefugejugebaton-rougebuege

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kluge"?▾

"Kluge" has 2 syllables: klug · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "kluge"?▾

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

What does "kluge" mean?▾

Kluge: To build or use a kludge.

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