How to pronounce blindage
Say it like BLYNE-dij. Blindage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLYNE).
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- BLYNE
- dij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blindage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blindage
American and British speakers say blindage in essentially the same way: /ˈblaɪndɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈblaɪndɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLYNE-dij.
What does blindage mean?
- A deep dugout, often equipped with bunks and other fittings.
- A final layer of material such as sand or road scrapings that is spread to fill in any small gaps in the road surface and soak up any wet spots.
Where does blindage come from?
From blind + -age. Compare French blindage.
Questions about saying blindage
How do you pronounce blindage?
Say BLYNE-dij. The American pronunciation is /ˈblaɪndɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈblaɪndɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blindage?
Blindage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLYNE). Broken into parts: BLYNE · dij.
Do Americans and Brits say blindage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblaɪndɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈblaɪndɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.