How to Pronounce Wedges

To pronounce "wedges", say WEDG-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “wedges”

"wedges" has 2 syllables: wedg-es. It rhymes with edges and dredges, if that helps it stick.

What does wedges 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.”

noun

(Cambridge University slang) The person whose name stands lowest on the list of the classical tripos.

Synonyms

skein turned v wooden wedge

Words that rhyme with wedges

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

edges dredges sledges pledges alleges sedges hedges

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How many syllables are in "wedges"?▾

"Wedges" has 2 syllables: wedg · es.

What does "wedges" mean?▾

Wedges: 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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