How to pronounce onstage
Say it like ahn-STAYJ. Onstage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYJ).
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US American/ˌɑnˈsteɪdʒ/ahn-STAYJ
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- ahn
- STAYJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Onstage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- STAYJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does onstage mean?
adjective
- On the part of a stage that is visible to the audience.
- Taking place on the part of a stage that is visible to the audience.
Where does onstage come from?
From on + stage.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with onstage
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Questions about saying onstage
How do you pronounce onstage?
Say ahn-STAYJ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑnˈsteɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in onstage?
Onstage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAYJ). Broken into parts: ahn · STAYJ.