How to Pronounce "bilge"
word
bɪldʒ
BILJ
bˈɪldʒ
BILJ
Definition
The lowest part inside a ship or boat where water collects; also used informally to mean nonsense or foolish talk.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪldʒ
British English
bˈɪldʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BILJ
UK
BILJ
Listen in Context
Water collects in the bilge of the ship.
The crew pumped the bilge to keep the boat dry.
He said my idea was just bilge.
After the storm, we found a lot of oil in the bilge.