How to pronounce plumage
Say it like PLOO-mij. Plumage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOO).
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- PLOO
- mij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plumage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plumage
American and British speakers say plumage in essentially the same way: /ˈplumɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈpluːmɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLOO-mij.
What does plumage mean?
- The feathers covering the body of a bird collectively.
- A person's dress, especially when elaborate or fine.
- A person's external appearance, especially when showy.
Where does plumage come from?
From Late Middle English plumage, plummage (“bird’s feathers collectively, plumage; (falconry) feathers fed to a hawk to cause it to regurgitate, casting”), from Middle French plumage, plomage (“bird’s feathers collectively; person’s (showy
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Questions about saying plumage
How do you pronounce plumage?
Say PLOO-mij. The American pronunciation is /ˈplumɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈpluːmɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plumage?
Plumage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOO). Broken into parts: PLOO · mij.
Do Americans and Brits say plumage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplumɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈpluːmɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.