Start with a soft 'r' sound.
Add a short 'i' sound, like in 'bit'.
End with a 'j' sound, like the 'dge' in 'judge'.
roj (one syllable)
rigde (two syllables)
rish (one syllable)
Start with a soft 'r' sound.
Add a short 'i' sound, like in 'bit'.
End with a 'j' sound, like the 'dge' in 'judge'.
roj (one syllable)
rigde (two syllables)
rish (one syllable)
This is a common sound in words ending with 'dge', similar to 'judge'.
Yes, the 'i' is short, like in 'bit'.
It's one syllable: ridge.
A long, narrow hilltop or mountain range.
/ˈrɪdʒˌbæk/
A type of dog known for the ridge along its back.
/rɪdʒd/
Having raised lines or areas.
/ˈrɪdʒɪŋ/
The action or process of forming into a ridge.
'ridgeback' has an extra syllable and ends in 'back'.
'ridged' ends with 'd' sound, unlike 'ridge'.
'ridging' has an extra syllable at the end with 'ing'.
Focus on words like 'judge' and 'edge' to perfect the 'j' sound.
Make sure to keep 'ridge' to one syllable; it should flow smoothly.