How to Pronounce Ridges

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹɪd͡ʒɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ridges”

"ridges" has 2 syllables: ridg-es. It rhymes with midges and abridges, if that helps it stick.

What does ridges mean?

noun

  1. The back of any animal; especially the upper or projecting part of the back of a quadruped.
  2. Any extended protuberance; a projecting line or strip.

    “The plough threw up ridges of earth between the furrows.”

Antonyms

trough

Words that rhyme with ridges

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

midgesabridgesfridgesbridgesbrydgesijaz

Related words

ridgepolerooftreebonesburrowschainschiropractorscornicescrests

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ridges"?▾

"Ridges" has 2 syllables: ridg · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "ridges"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ridges" is /ˈɹɪd͡ʒɪz/.

What does "ridges" mean?▾

Ridges: The back of any animal; especially the upper or projecting part of the back of a quadruped.

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