How to pronounce appendages
Say it like uh-PEN-dih-jiz. Appendages has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN).
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- uh
- PEN
- dih
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appendages 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of appendages
American and British speakers say appendages in essentially the same way: /əˈpɛndɪdʒɪz/ in the US and /əˈpɛndɪdʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PEN-dih-jiz.
What does appendages mean?
- plural of appendage How to pronounce appendage
Questions about saying appendages
How do you pronounce appendages?
Say uh-PEN-dih-jiz. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɛndɪdʒɪz/. In British English it is /əˈpɛndɪdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appendages?
Appendages has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN). Broken into parts: uh · PEN · dih · jiz.
Do Americans and Brits say appendages the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpɛndɪdʒɪz/ and the British form is /əˈpɛndɪdʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.