How to pronounce boatage
Say it like BOH-tij. Boatage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- tij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boatage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of boatage
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BOH-tij.
What does boatage mean?
- Conveyance, chiefly of goods, by boat.
- A charge for transporting goods or people by boat; (countable) an instance of this.
- The total capacity of a number of boats, especially of lifeboats on a ship.
Where does boatage come from?
From boat + -age (suffix forming nouns denoting an action, process, or result; a charge, fee, or toll; or a sense of appurtenance or collection).
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Questions about saying boatage
How do you pronounce boatage?
Say BOH-tij. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊtɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊtɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boatage?
Boatage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · tij.
Is boatage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbəʊtɪdʒ/ (BOH-tij).