How to pronounce phage
Say it like FAYJ. Phage is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FAYJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of phage
American and British speakers say phage in essentially the same way: /feɪdʒ/ in the US and /feɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAYJ.
What does phage mean?
- A virus that is parasitic on bacteria.
Words that rhyme with phage
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phage.
Questions about saying phage
How do you pronounce phage?
Say FAYJ. The American pronunciation is /feɪdʒ/. In British English it is /feɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phage?
Phage is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FAYJ.
Do Americans and Brits say phage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /feɪdʒ/ and the British form is /feɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.