How to pronounce cabotage
Say it like KAB-uh-tij. Cabotage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAB).
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- KAB
- uh
- tij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cabotage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KABSay 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.
- tijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cabotage
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAB-uh-tij.
What does cabotage mean?
- The transport of goods or passengers between two points in the same country.
- The right to engage in such transport.
- The exclusive right of a country to control such transport.
Where does cabotage come from?
Borrowed from French cabotage (“coasting trade”), from caboter (“to travel by the coast”).
Questions about saying cabotage
How do you pronounce cabotage?
Say KAB-uh-tij. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæbətɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈkæbətɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cabotage?
Cabotage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAB). Broken into parts: KAB · uh · tij.
Is cabotage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkæbətɪdʒ/ (KAB-uh-tij).