How to pronounce pelage
Say it like PEL-ij. Pelage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEL).
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- PEL
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pelage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pelage
American and British speakers say pelage in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛlɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈpɛlɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEL-ij.
What does pelage mean?
- Fur, hair, or any other form of the coat of a mammal.
- The characteristic nature of this coat: its coarseness or fineness, its typical lay, and so on.
Where does pelage come from?
From French pelage (“fur”).
Questions about saying pelage
How do you pronounce pelage?
Say PEL-ij. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛlɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈpɛlɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pelage?
Pelage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEL). Broken into parts: PEL · ij.
Do Americans and Brits say pelage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛlɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈpɛlɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.