How to pronounce pilotage
Say it like PY-luh-tij. Pilotage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- luh
- tij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pilotage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pilotage
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PY-luh-tij.
What does pilotage mean?
- The use of landmarks to guide a vessel or aircraft to its destination.
- The occupation of a pilot.
- The fee paid to a pilot who guides a ship to its anchorage (a roadstead or wharf) or to its outbound channel.
Where does pilotage come from?
From pilot + -age.
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Questions about saying pilotage
How do you pronounce pilotage?
Say PY-luh-tij. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪlətɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪlətɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pilotage?
Pilotage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · luh · tij.
Is pilotage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpaɪlətɪdʒ/ (PY-luh-tij).