How to pronounce passages
Say it like PAS-uh-juz. Passages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS).
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- PAS
- uh
- juz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Passages 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- juzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of passages
American and British speakers say passages in essentially the same way: /ˈpæsədʒəz/ in the US and /ˈpæsɪdʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAS-ih-jiz.
What does passages mean?
- plural of passage How to pronounce passage
- third-person singular simple present indicative of passage How to pronounce passage
Questions about saying passages
How do you pronounce passages?
Say PAS-uh-juz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæsədʒəz/. In British English it is /ˈpæsɪdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in passages?
Passages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS). Broken into parts: PAS · uh · juz.
Do Americans and Brits say passages the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpæsədʒəz/ and the British form is /ˈpæsɪdʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.