The plural English word "ridges" is pronounced phonetically as "RIJ-uhz" (using the International Phonetic Alphabet representation /ˈrɪdʒɪz/). The pronunciation begins with a clear short "i" sound followed by a voiced postalveolar affricate sound represented by the "j" or "dg" spelling, and it concludes with an unstressed "uhz" syllable containing a voiced "z" sound due to the plural suffix. Enunciating the final syllable clearly ensures proper linguistic distinction between the singular noun "ridge" and its plural form.
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