How to pronounce ages
Say it like AY-juz. Ages has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- juz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ages 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.
- juzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ages
American and British speakers say ages in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪdʒəz/ in the US and /ˈeɪdʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-jiz.
What does ages mean?
- plural of age How to pronounce age
- A long time.“haven't seen them in ages”
- History (past events): Astronomic and geologic history; human history.“Trees have continually evolved throughout the ages.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of age How to pronounce age
Questions about saying ages
How do you pronounce ages?
Say AY-juz. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪdʒəz/. In British English it is /ˈeɪdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ages?
Ages has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · juz.
Do Americans and Brits say ages the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪdʒəz/ and the British form is /ˈeɪdʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.