How to pronounce ambage
Say it like AM-bij. Ambage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- bij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ambage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ambage
American and British speakers say ambage in essentially the same way: /ˈæmbɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈæmbɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-bij.
What does ambage mean?
- Evasive or ambiguous language; circumlocution.
- An indirect or obscure path.
Where does ambage come from?
Inherited from Middle English ambages, from French ambage as well as its etymon Latin ambāgēs (“a roundabout or circuitous path”).
Questions about saying ambage
How do you pronounce ambage?
Say AM-bij. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmbɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈæmbɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ambage?
Ambage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · bij.
Do Americans and Brits say ambage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmbɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈæmbɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.