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How to pronounce:
trudge
Definition:
(nou) a long difficult walk
Phonetic Transcription:
trʌdʒ
Examples:
Giving plenty paid in pittance I trudge home.
No need to trudge through all the history of castles and palaces.
The poor girls had to trudge up and down the stairs.
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Common mistakes of trudge pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "trudg" instead of "trudge". The correct pronunciation is /trʌdʒ/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, "trud".
- Overemphasizing the "d": A common mistake is to pronounce the "d" too strongly, leading to "trudged" sounding like "trudged". The correct sound is softer, /trʌdʒd/. Tip: Keep the "d" light and blend it smoothly with the "j".
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may say "trudge" with an "oo" sound, like in "food". The correct vowel sound is /ʌ/, as in "cup". Tip: Practice with words like "mud" to get the right vowel sound.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some speakers might add an extra sound, pronouncing it as "trud-geh" instead of "trudge". The correct pronunciation is a single syllable, /trʌdʒ/. Tip: Focus on blending the sounds together without adding extra vowels.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "trudge" with "judge", pronouncing it as /dʒʌdʒ/. While they sound similar, the correct pronunciation of "trudge" is /trʌdʒ/. Tip: Pay attention to the initial "tr" sound to differentiate between the two words.