ge/dge Generalization
Use -dge when you hear /j/ directly after a short vowel in a one syllable word, otherwise use -ge.
Use -dge when you hear /j/ directly after a short vowel in a one syllable word, otherwise use -ge.
edge, stage, judge,
edge, stage, judge,
range, badge, plunge,
range, badge, plunge,
ridge, oblige
ridge, oblige