How to pronounce cartage
Say it like KAR-tij. Cartage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- tij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cartage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cartage
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-tij.
What does cartage mean?
- The transport of goods by cart.
- Any vehicular transportation of goods.
- A charge made for such transport.
Where does cartage come from?
From cart + -age.
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Questions about saying cartage
How do you pronounce cartage?
Say KAR-tij. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrtɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːtɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cartage?
Cartage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · tij.
Is cartage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɑːtɪdʒ/ (KAH-tij).