How to Pronounce Smudge

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/smʌdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “smudge”

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

What does smudge mean?

noun

  1. A blemish or smear, especially a dark or sooty one.

    “There was a smudge on the paper.”

  2. Dense smoke, such as that used for fumigation.

Synonyms

blursmearstain

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Words that rhyme with smudge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trudgenudgedrudgesludgebegrudgekludgejudgefudgebudgebludgegrudgepudge

Related words

smirchsmutchsmearblotblurspotdaubslur

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "smudge"?▾

"Smudge" has 2 syllables: smudg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "smudge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "smudge" is /smʌdʒ/.

What does "smudge" mean?▾

Smudge: A blemish or smear, especially a dark or sooty one.

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