How to Pronounce "dredging"
word
ˈdɹɛdʒɪŋ
DREJ-ing
dɹˈɛdʒɪŋ
dREJ-ing
Definition
Dredging is the process of removing mud, sand, or other material from the bottom of rivers, lakes, or harbors to deepen them or make navigation easier.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɛdʒɪŋ
British English
dɹˈɛdʒɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DREJ-ing
UK
dREJ-ing
Listen in Context
Dredging keeps the river deep enough for large boats.
The workers started dredging the harbor last week.
Dredging helps stop floods by clearing blocked water channels.
There's been a lot of dredging near the port lately due to heavy sediment buildup.