How to pronounce gage
Say it like GAYJ. Gage is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GAYJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of gage
American and British speakers say gage in essentially the same way: /ɡeɪdʒ/ in the US and /ɡeɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAYJ.
What does gage mean?
- Something, such as a glove or other pledge, thrown down as a challenge to combat (now usually figurative).
- Alternative spelling of gauge.
- To bind (someone) by pledge or security; to engage.
Where does gage come from?
From Middle English gage, from later Old French or early Middle French gager (verb), (also guagier in Old French) gage (noun), ultimately from Frankish *waddi, from Proto-Germanic *wadją (whence English wed).
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Words that rhyme with gage
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Words that sound like gage
Questions about saying gage
How do you pronounce gage?
Say GAYJ. The American pronunciation is /ɡeɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ɡeɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gage?
Gage is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GAYJ.
Do Americans and Brits say gage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡeɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ɡeɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as gage?
Gage sounds the same as gauge in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.