How do you pronounce "smudge"?

In American English: /ˈsmʌdʒ/ (SMUHJ). In British English: /smˈɐdʒ/ (SM). In Canadian English: /ˈsmʌdʒ/ (SMUHJ). In Australian English: /smˈʌdʒ/ (SM).

Is "smudge" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsmʌdʒ/ (SMUHJ), while in British English it's /smˈɐdʒ/ (SM).

How to Pronounce "smudge"

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smudge

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/ˈsmʌdʒ/

SMUHJ

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smʌdʒsmudge

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