How to pronounce acreage
Say it like AY-kuh-rij. Acreage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- kuh
- rij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acreage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acreage
American and British speakers say acreage in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪkərɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈeɪkərɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-kuh-rij.
What does acreage mean?
- Size, as measured in acres.
- An area of land measured in acres.
Where does acreage come from?
From acre + -age.
Questions about saying acreage
How do you pronounce acreage?
Say AY-kuh-rij. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪkərɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈeɪkərɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acreage?
Acreage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · kuh · rij.
Do Americans and Brits say acreage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪkərɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈeɪkərɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.