How to pronounce adage
Say it like AD-ij. Adage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of adage
American and British speakers say adage in essentially the same way: /ˈædɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈædɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD-ij.
What does adage mean?
- An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.“According to an old adage, oysters are best in months containing the letter R.”
- An old saying which has been overused or considered a cliché; a trite maxim.
Where does adage come from?
Borrowed from Middle French adage, from Latin adā̆gium.
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Questions about saying adage
How do you pronounce adage?
Say AD-ij. The American pronunciation is /ˈædɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈædɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adage?
Adage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · ij.
Do Americans and Brits say adage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈædɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.