How to pronounce mileage
Say it like MY-luj. Mileage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- luj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mileage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mileage
American and British speakers say mileage in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪlədʒ/ in the US and /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MY-lij.
What does mileage mean?
- distance measured in miles
- the ratio of the number of miles traveled to the number of gallons of gasoline burned
- a travel allowance at a given rate per mile traveled
Where does mileage come from?
From mile + -age.
Questions about saying mileage
How do you pronounce mileage?
Say MY-luj. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪlədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mileage?
Mileage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · luj.
Do Americans and Brits say mileage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪlədʒ/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.