How to pronounce percentages
Say it like per-SEN-tih-jiz. Percentages has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- per
- SEN
- tih
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Percentages pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of percentages
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SEN-tih-jiz.
What does percentages mean?
- plural of percentage How to pronounce percentage
Questions about saying percentages
How do you pronounce percentages?
Say per-SEN-tih-jiz. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈsɛntɪdʒɪz/. In British English it is /pəˈsɛntɪdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in percentages?
Percentages has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: per · SEN · tih · jiz.
Is percentages pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pəˈsɛntɪdʒɪz/ (puh-SEN-tih-jiz).