How to pronounce message
Say it like MES-uj. Message has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MES).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce message. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MES
- uj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Message pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of message
American and British speakers say message in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛsədʒ/ in the US and /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MES-ij.
What does message mean?
- a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled“he sent a three-word message”
- what a communication that is about something is about
- send a message to“She messaged the committee”
- send as a message“She messaged the final report by fax”
- send a message“There is no messaging service at this company”
Where does message come from?
From Middle English message, from Old French message, from Early Medieval Latin missāticum, derived from Latin mittere (“send”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *meyth₂- (“to exchange”).
Questions about saying message
How do you pronounce message?
Say MES-uj. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛsədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in message?
Message has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MES). Broken into parts: MES · uj.
Do Americans and Brits say message the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛsədʒ/ and the British form is /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.