Gauge is pronounced GAYJ (IPA /ɡeɪdʒ/). It rhymes with 'page'; one syllable starting with hard 'g'.
IPA: /ɡeɪdʒ/
Syllables: GAYJ
Common ESL mistake: Learners say 'gauj' with an 'ow' sound or 'gow-juh'.
Tip: It rhymes with 'page'; one syllable starting with hard 'g'.