How to pronounce cottage
Say it like KAH-tuj. Cottage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cottage. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KAH
- tuj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cottage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cottage
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KOT-ij.
What does cottage mean?
- a small house with a single story
Where does cottage come from?
Slang sense “public toilet” from 19th century, due to resemblance.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with cottage
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cottage.
Questions about saying cottage
How do you pronounce cottage?
Say KAH-tuj. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑtədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cottage?
Cottage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · tuj.
Is cottage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/ (KOT-ij).