How to Pronounce “gauge”
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- American (US)
- /ɡeɪdʒ/
- British (UK)
- /ɡeɪdʒ/
- Australian (AU)
- /ˈɡæɪd͡ʒ/
What “gauge” means
noun — An instrument that measures a quantity, or the standard size of something such as wire or track.
Example: The fuel gauge had been broken for months.
Synonyms: meter, measure
Pronunciation Notes
The final e is silent. The transcription /ɡeɪdʒ/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “gauge” is not pronounced.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "gauge" mean?
gauge (noun): An instrument that measures a quantity, or the standard size of something such as wire or track. For example — The fuel gauge had been broken for months.
How do you pronounce "gauge" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "gauge", /ɡeɪdʒ/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "gauge"?
/ɡeɪdʒ/ in American English, /ɡeɪdʒ/ in British English, /ˈɡæɪd͡ʒ/ in Australian English.
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