Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

build bridges

/bɪld ˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪz/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.05 in modern English

Syllables: build bridg-es
IPA: /bɪld ˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪz/

19

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Often followed by between or to: to establish friendly relations or links.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

"to build bridges between China and the West"
"The Tories appear to have embarked on permanent conflict with the European Union. Instead of building bridges they are burning them."

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /bɪld ˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪz/
British English: /bɪld ˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪz/

Usage

Intransitive verb

Inflected Forms

builds bridges (present, singular) building bridges (participle, present) built bridges (participle, past) built bridges (past)

Phrases

bridge-builder bridge-building build a bridge and get over it burn that bridge when one comes to it cross that bridge when one comes to it

Frequently Paired Words

build a bridge and get over it burn that bridge when one comes to it cross that bridge when one comes to it

Antonyms

burn one's bridges

Rhymes With

bridges ridges

Questions

How do you pronounce build bridges?: The recorded pronunciation is /bɪld ˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪz/.
What does build bridges mean?: Often followed by between or to: to establish friendly relations or links.

How to pronounce build bridges

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