How to pronounce personages
Say it like PUR-suh-nih-jiz. Personages has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- suh
- nih
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Personages 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.
- nihKeep 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 personages
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-suh-nih-jiz.
What does personages mean?
- plural of personage How to pronounce personage
Questions about saying personages
How do you pronounce personages?
Say PUR-suh-nih-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝsənɪdʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːsənɪdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in personages?
Personages has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · suh · nih · jiz.
Is personages 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 /ˈpɜːsənɪdʒɪz/ (PUR-suh-nih-jiz).