How to pronounce judge

Say it like this: /ˈdʒʌdʒ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈdʒʌdʒ/
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What does judge mean?

nounA public official whose duty it is to administer the law, especially by presiding over trials and rendering judgments; a justice.

A person who decides the fate of someone or something that has been called into question.

A person officiating at a sports event, a contest, or similar; referee.

“At a boxing match, the decision of the judges is final.”

verbTo sit in judgment on; to pass sentence on (a person or matter).

“A higher power will judge you after you are dead.”

To sit in judgment, to act as judge.

“Justices in this country judge without appeal.”

To judicially rule or determine.

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