How to Pronounce "garbage"
word
/ˈɡɑɹbɪdʒ/
GAR-bij
/ɡˈɑːbɪdʒ/
GAH-bij
Definition
Things that are thrown away because they are no longer wanted or useful. It can also be used informally to describe something as very bad, false, or worthless.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡɑɹbɪdʒ/
British English
/ɡˈɑːbɪdʒ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAR-bij
UK
GAH-bij
Listen in Context
Please take the garbage out after dinner.
The garbage smells bad in this room.
He threw the bottle in the garbage.
Don’t believe that article—it’s complete garbage.