How to pronounce peonage
Say it like PEE-uh-nij. Peonage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- uh
- nij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peonage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of peonage
American and British speakers say peonage in essentially the same way: /ˈpiənɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈpiːənɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-uh-nij.
What does peonage mean?
- The state of being a peon; the system of paying back debt through servitude and labor; loosely, any system of involuntary servitude.
Where does peonage come from?
From peon + -age.
Questions about saying peonage
How do you pronounce peonage?
Say PEE-uh-nij. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiənɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːənɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peonage?
Peonage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · uh · nij.
Do Americans and Brits say peonage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpiənɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈpiːənɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.