How to pronounce appendage
Say it like uh-PEN-dij. Appendage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN).
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- uh
- PEN
- dij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appendage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of appendage
American and British speakers say appendage in essentially the same way: /əˈpɛndɪdʒ/ in the US and /əˈpɛndɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PEN-dij.
What does appendage mean?
- An external body part that projects from the body.“bodily appendage”
- A natural prolongation or projection from a part of any organism.“The small building was added as an appendage to the main structure.”
- A part that is joined to something larger.“He disliked being treated as a mere appendage to the committee.”
Where does appendage come from?
From append + -age.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying appendage
How do you pronounce appendage?
Say uh-PEN-dij. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɛndɪdʒ/. In British English it is /əˈpɛndɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appendage?
Appendage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN). Broken into parts: uh · PEN · dij.
Do Americans and Brits say appendage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpɛndɪdʒ/ and the British form is /əˈpɛndɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.