How to pronounce dosage
Say it like DOH-suj. Dosage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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US American/ˈdoʊsədʒ/DOH-suj
UK British/ˈdəʊsɪdʒ/DOH-sij
- DOH
- suj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dosage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dosage
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-sij.
What does dosage mean?
noun
- the quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time
- a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
Where does dosage come from?
From French dosage.
Questions about saying dosage
How do you pronounce dosage?
Say DOH-suj. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊsədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊsɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dosage?
Dosage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · suj.
Is dosage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdəʊsɪdʒ/ (DOH-sij).