English pronunciation · Words Starting with J
Judge Pronunciation
Judge is pronounced JUHJ, IPA /ˈdʒədʒ/.
JUHJ
US /ˈdʒədʒ/ · UK /ˈdʒʌdʒ/
Syllables: JUHJ (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A person who decides cases in a court, or to form an opinion about something.
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Judge in a Sentence
- The judge adjourned until Monday.
- Do not judge the book by its cover.
- Three vets judge the cattle at the county show.
Common Mispronunciations of Judge
Not YUHJ
This j is the English one, made with the tongue pressed to the ridge behind the teeth and a burst of voice.
Not JUHG
The dge spelling at the close gives the same j sound as the start, so the word begins and ends alike.
Tip: Judgement and judgment are both correct spellings and both start JUHJ-muhnt.
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