How to pronounce pellage
Say it like PEL-ij. Pellage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEL).
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- PEL
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pellage 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 pellage
American and British speakers say pellage in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛlɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈpɛlɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEL-ij.
What does pellage mean?
- The duty on hides, furs and skins.
Where does pellage come from?
From French pellage, from Latin pellicula, from pellis (“a skin”).
Questions about saying pellage
How do you pronounce pellage?
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 pellage?
Pellage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEL). Broken into parts: PEL · ij.
Do Americans and Brits say pellage 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.