How to pronounce mintage
Say it like MIN-tuj. Mintage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- tuj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mintage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mintage
American and British speakers say mintage in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪntədʒ/ in the US and /ˈmɪntədʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-tuj.
What does mintage mean?
- The process of minting coins.
- The batch of coins minted at one time.
- Coins collectively; specie.
Where does mintage come from?
From mint + -age.
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Questions about saying mintage
How do you pronounce mintage?
Say MIN-tuj. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪntədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪntədʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mintage?
Mintage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · tuj.
Do Americans and Brits say mintage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪntədʒ/ and the British form is /ˈmɪntədʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.