How to pronounce personage
Say it like PUR-suh-nij. Personage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- suh
- nij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Personage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep 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 personage
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-suh-nij.
What does personage mean?
- A person, especially one who is famous or important.
- A character (in a film, book, play, etc).
- The creation of corporate persons named after living people.
Where does personage come from?
From Middle French personnage, from Old French personage; by surface analysis, person + -age (compare French suffix -age).
Questions about saying personage
How do you pronounce personage?
Say PUR-suh-nij. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝsənɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːsənɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in personage?
Personage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · suh · nij.
Is personage 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 /ˈpɜːsənɪdʒ/ (PUR-suh-nij).