How to pronounce mortgaged
Say it like MOR-ghijd. Mortgaged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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US American/ˈmɔrɡɪdʒd/MOR-ghijd
UK British/ˈmɔːɡɪdʒd/MAW-ghijd
- MOR
- ghijd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mortgaged pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ghijdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mortgaged
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAW-ghijd.
What does mortgaged mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of mortgage How to pronounce mortgage
Questions about saying mortgaged
How do you pronounce mortgaged?
Say MOR-ghijd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrɡɪdʒd/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːɡɪdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mortgaged?
Mortgaged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · ghijd.
Is mortgaged pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɔːɡɪdʒd/ (MAW-ghijd).