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How to pronounce:
judge
Definition:
(nou) a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice (nou) an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality
Phonetic Transcription:
dʒʌdʒ
Examples:
The district court judge heard the trial.
Jeffery Bent was the judge of the Supreme Court of Civil Judicature.
At the trial, the judge commented that the accusation was unsupported.
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Common mistakes of judge pronunciation
- Misplacing the "j" sound: Some may pronounce "judge" with a soft "j" like "dʒʌdʒ" instead of the correct "dʒʌdʒ" in both US and UK. Tip: Focus on starting with a strong "j" sound, as in "jump".
- Ignoring the "u" vowel: The "u" in "judge" can be mispronounced as a long vowel sound, leading to "joodge". In IPA, it's "dʒʌdʒ". Tip: Remember that the "u" is pronounced as a short vowel, similar to "cup".
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some learners might stress the "g" in "judge", making it sound like "judg". In IPA, it should be pronounced "dʒʌdʒ". Tip: Keep the "g" soft and blend it smoothly with the preceding sounds.
- Omitting the "e" sound: A common mistake is to drop the final "e" sound, making it sound like "jud". The correct pronunciation is "dʒʌdʒ". Tip: Always pronounce the complete word to maintain clarity.
- Confusing with "judgment": Some may confuse "judge" with "judgment", leading to mispronunciation. "Judge" is pronounced "dʒʌdʒ", while "judgment" is "ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt". Tip: Practice each word separately to differentiate their sounds.