How to Pronounce Wedge

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

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Syllables

Letters

/wɛdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wedge”

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

What does wedge mean?

noun

One of the simple machines; a piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening, securing, or levering.
“Stick a wedge under the door, will you? It keeps blowing shut.”
A piece (of food, metal, wood etc.) having this shape.
“Can you cut me a wedge of cheese?”

verb

To support or secure using a wedge.
“I wedged open the window with a screwdriver.”
To force into a narrow gap.
“He had wedged the package between the wall and the back of the sofa.”

Synonyms

skein turned v

Words that rhyme with wedge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

edge allege pledge hedge ledge fledge sedge sledge kedge straightedge tedge swedge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wedge"?▾

"Wedge" has 2 syllables: wedg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "wedge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wedge" is /wɛdʒ/.

What does "wedge" mean?▾

Wedge: One of the simple machines; a piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening, securing, or levering.

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