English pronunciation · Words Starting with W
Wedge Pronunciation
Wedge is pronounced WEJ, IPA /ˈwɛdʒ/.
WEJ
US /ˈwɛdʒ/ · UK /ˈwɛdʒ/
Syllables: WEJ (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A piece of something thick at one end and thin at the other, or to force something into a tight space.
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Wedge in a Sentence
- Put a wedge under the door to hold it open.
- She cut the cake into eight wedges.
- He wedged his bag between the seats.
Common Mispronunciations of Wedge
Not WEJ-uh
The dge spells one j sound and the e after it is silent, so the word stops there.
Not WEDSH
Buzz the ending as a j, the sound in judge, rather than hissing it like the sh of wash.
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