How to pronounce messages
Say it like MES-uh-juz. Messages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MES).
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- MES
- uh
- juz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Messages 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- juzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of messages
American and British speakers say messages in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛsədʒəz/ in the US and /ˈmɛsɪdʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MES-ih-jiz.
What does messages mean?
- plural of message How to pronounce message
- Shopping, groceries, errands.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of message How to pronounce message
Questions about saying messages
How do you pronounce messages?
Say MES-uh-juz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛsədʒəz/. In British English it is /ˈmɛsɪdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in messages?
Messages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MES). Broken into parts: MES · uh · juz.
Do Americans and Brits say messages the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛsədʒəz/ and the British form is /ˈmɛsɪdʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.