How to pronounce haulage
Say it like HAW-luj. Haulage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW).
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- HAW
- luj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haulage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of haulage
American and British speakers say haulage in essentially the same way: /ˈhɔlədʒ/ in the US and /ˈhɔːlədʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAW-luj.
What does haulage mean?
- The act of hauling.
- The business of transporting heavy goods.
- The charge levied for hauling (either towing or hauling out) a ship or boat.
Where does haulage come from?
From haul + -age.
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Questions about saying haulage
How do you pronounce haulage?
Say HAW-luj. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔlədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːlədʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haulage?
Haulage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW). Broken into parts: HAW · luj.
Do Americans and Brits say haulage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɔlədʒ/ and the British form is /ˈhɔːlədʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.