How to pronounce cage
Say it like KAYJ. Cage is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KAYJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cage
American and British speakers say cage in essentially the same way: /keɪdʒ/ in the US and /keɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAYJ.
What does cage mean?
- an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
- something that restricts freedom as a cage restricts movement
- United States composer of avant-garde music (1912-1992)
- confine in a cage“The animal was caged”
Where does cage come from?
From Middle English cage, from Old French cage, from Latin cavea.
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Words that rhyme with cage
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cage.
Questions about saying cage
How do you pronounce cage?
Say KAYJ. The American pronunciation is /keɪdʒ/. In British English it is /keɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cage?
Cage is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KAYJ.
Do Americans and Brits say cage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /keɪdʒ/ and the British form is /keɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.