How to pronounce passage
Say it like PAS-uj. Passage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS).
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- PAS
- uj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Passage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of passage
American and British speakers say passage in essentially the same way: /ˈpæsədʒ/ in the US and /ˈpæsɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAS-ij.
What does passage mean?
- the act of passing from one state or place to the next
- a section of text; particularly a section of medium length
- a way through or along which someone or something may pass
Where does passage come from?
Borrowed into Middle English from Old French passage, from passer (“to pass”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying passage
How do you pronounce passage?
Say PAS-uj. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæsədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈpæsɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in passage?
Passage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS). Broken into parts: PAS · uj.
Do Americans and Brits say passage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpæsədʒ/ and the British form is /ˈpæsɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.