How to pronounce offstage
Say it like AWF-STAYJ. Offstage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWF).
- AWF
- STAYJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Offstage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- STAYJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of offstage
American and British speakers say offstage in essentially the same way: /ˈɔfˈsteɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈɒfˈsteɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: OF-STAYJ.
What does offstage mean?
- Of or relating to that part of a stage not visible to the audience.
- Of or relating to the private life of a celebrity.
- Taking place offstage (as above).
- To relegate (part of a play) to the offstage area, rather than showing it to the audience.
Where does offstage come from?
From off + stage.
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Words that rhyme with offstage
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Questions about saying offstage
How do you pronounce offstage?
Say AWF-STAYJ. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔfˈsteɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈɒfˈsteɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in offstage?
Offstage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWF). Broken into parts: AWF · STAYJ.
Do Americans and Brits say offstage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔfˈsteɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈɒfˈsteɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.