How to pronounce heavage
Say it like HEE-vij. Heavage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE).
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- HEE
- vij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heavage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of heavage
American and British speakers say heavage in essentially the same way: /ˈhivɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈhiːvɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEE-vij.
What does heavage mean?
- A man's upper chest, as revealed by a low neckline.
Where does heavage come from?
Blend of he + cleavage.
Questions about saying heavage
How do you pronounce heavage?
Say HEE-vij. The American pronunciation is /ˈhivɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈhiːvɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heavage?
Heavage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE). Broken into parts: HEE · vij.
Do Americans and Brits say heavage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhivɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈhiːvɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.