How to pronounce plage
Say it like PLAYJ. Plage is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLAYJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of plage
American and British speakers say plage in essentially the same way: /pleɪdʒ/ in the US and /pleɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAYJ.
What does plage mean?
- A bright region in the chromosphere of the Sun.
Where does plage come from?
From French plage, from Late Latin plagia, from Latin plaga (“region”) (cognate with English flake).
Words that rhyme with plage
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plage.
Questions about saying plage
How do you pronounce plage?
Say PLAYJ. The American pronunciation is /pleɪdʒ/. In British English it is /pleɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plage?
Plage is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLAYJ.
Do Americans and Brits say plage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pleɪdʒ/ and the British form is /pleɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.