How to pronounce corkage
Say it like KOR-kij. Corkage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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US American/ˈkɔrkɪdʒ/KOR-kij
UK British/ˈkɔːkɪdʒ/KAW-kij
- KOR
- kij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corkage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of corkage
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-kij.
What does corkage mean?
noun
- A fee charged by a restaurant to serve wine that a diner has provided.
Where does corkage come from?
From cork + -age.
Questions about saying corkage
How do you pronounce corkage?
Say KOR-kij. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrkɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːkɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corkage?
Corkage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · kij.
Is corkage 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 /ˈkɔːkɪdʒ/ (KAW-kij).