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How to pronounce bridge
Say it like this: /ˈbɹɪdʒ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does bridge mean?
nounA construction or natural feature that spans a divide.
“The rope bridge crosses the river.”
The upper bony ridge of the human nose.
“Rugby players often break the bridge of their noses.”
A prosthesis replacing one or several adjacent teeth.
“The dentist pulled out the decayed tooth and put in a bridge.”
verbTo be or make a bridge over something.
“With enough cable, we can bridge this gorge.”
To span as if with a bridge.
“The two groups were able to bridge their differences.”
To transition from one piece or section of music to another without stopping.
“We need to bridge that jam into "The Eleven".”
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