How to pronounce "ridge"

ridge

Noun
American
/rɪdʒ/

Syllable Breakdown

ridge

How natives say ridge

British
/rɪdʒ/

Syllable Breakdown

ridge

How natives say ridge

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a soft 'r' sound.

  • Add a short 'i' sound, like in 'bit'.

  • End with a 'j' sound, like the 'dge' in 'judge'.

Common Mistakes

  • roj (one syllable)

  • rigde (two syllables)

  • rish (one syllable)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a soft 'r' sound.

  • Add a short 'i' sound, like in 'bit'.

  • End with a 'j' sound, like the 'dge' in 'judge'.

common mistakes

  • roj (one syllable)

  • rigde (two syllables)

  • rish (one syllable)

FAQ

Why does it sound like 'j' at the end?

This is a common sound in words ending with 'dge', similar to 'judge'.

Is the 'i' in ridge short?

Yes, the 'i' is short, like in 'bit'.

Is it one or two syllables?

It's one syllable: ridge.

Definition

ridge

A long, narrow hilltop or mountain range.

Word Family

ridgeback

/ˈrɪdʒˌbæk/

noun

A type of dog known for the ridge along its back.

Example: The ridgeback is known for its protective nature.

ridged

/rɪdʒd/

adjective

Having raised lines or areas.

Example: The ridged roof collected a lot of snow.

ridging

/ˈrɪdʒɪŋ/

noun

The action or process of forming into a ridge.

Example: The ridging of the land was due to natural causes.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'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'.

Pro Tips

Practice the 'j' Sound

Focus on words like 'judge' and 'edge' to perfect the 'j' sound.

One Smooth Sound

Make sure to keep 'ridge' to one syllable; it should flow smoothly.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Ridge

adjoin

/əˈdʒɔɪn/

apartment

/əˈpɑrt.mənt/

applicable

/ˈæplɪkəbl̩/

arise

/əˈraɪz/

avenue

/ˈæv.ə.nuː/

backstage

/bækˈsteɪdʒ/

bench

/bɛntʃ/

beside

/bɪˈsaɪd/