English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Budget Pronunciation
Budget is pronounced BUH-jit, IPA /ˈbədʒɪt/.
BUH-jit
US /ˈbədʒɪt/ · UK /ˈbʌdʒɪt/
Syllables: BUH · jit (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun; also verb and adjective: A plan for how much money will be spent, or the money set aside for it.
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Budget in a Sentence
- The budget runs out in March.
- We came in under budget.
- She drew up a budget for the trip.
Common Mispronunciations of Budget
Not buh-JET
Front the stress, which lets the ending close quietly on jit.
Not BUHD-get
Soften the dg into one j, the way judge and badge do.
Tip: Budget, budgeted, and budgeting all keep the front stress and the soft j.
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