How to pronounce pilferage
Say it like PIL-fuh-rij. Pilferage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL).
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- PIL
- fuh
- rij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pilferage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pilferage
American and British speakers say pilferage in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪlfərɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈpɪlfərɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIL-fuh-rij.
What does pilferage mean?
- The individual act or recurring practice of stealing items of low value, especially in small quantities, for which the legal term is petty theft.
Where does pilferage come from?
From pilfer + -age.
Questions about saying pilferage
How do you pronounce pilferage?
Say PIL-fuh-rij. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪlfərɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪlfərɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pilferage?
Pilferage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL). Broken into parts: PIL · fuh · rij.
Do Americans and Brits say pilferage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪlfərɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈpɪlfərɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.