How to Pronounce "kludges"
word
ˈklʌdʒɪz
KLUJ-iz
ˈkluːdʒɪz
KLOOJ-iz
Definition
Unclear or awkward solutions to problems, usually created quickly using limited resources. Often refers to fixes that work but are not elegant or long-term.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈklʌdʒɪz
British English
ˈkluːdʒɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLUJ-iz
UK
KLOOJ-iz
Listen in Context
We used several kludges to keep the computer running last night.
The machine is full of old kludges that make repairs difficult.
His program works, but it's just a bunch of kludges.
The project is held together by a series of weird kludges, so I'm worried it'll break.