How to pronounce baronage
Say it like BAR-uh-nij. Baronage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- uh
- nij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baronage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of baronage
American and British speakers say baronage in essentially the same way: /ˈbærənɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈbærənɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAR-uh-nij.
What does baronage mean?
- barons or nobles collectively
- an annotated list of barons or peers
Where does baronage come from?
From Middle English barnage, from Old French (and Anglo-Norman) barnage, from baron + -age, with the loss of a syllable.
Questions about saying baronage
How do you pronounce baronage?
Say BAR-uh-nij. The American pronunciation is /ˈbærənɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈbærənɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baronage?
Baronage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · uh · nij.
Do Americans and Brits say baronage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbærənɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈbærənɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.