How to pronounce dockage
Say it like DAH-kij. Dockage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH).
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- DAH
- kij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dockage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dockage
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOK-ij.
What does dockage mean?
- Docks collectively; dock space.
- A charge levied for docking.
Where does dockage come from?
From dock + -age.
Words that rhyme with dockage
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dockage.
Questions about saying dockage
How do you pronounce dockage?
Say DAH-kij. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑkɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈdɒkɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dockage?
Dockage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH). Broken into parts: DAH · kij.
Is dockage 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 /ˈdɒkɪdʒ/ (DOK-ij).