How to pronounce pottage
Say it like PAH-tij. Pottage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
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- PAH
- tij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pottage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pottage
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: POT-ij.
What does pottage mean?
- A dish made by stewing plantain, beans, or yam in a tomato- and pepper-based sauce.
Where does pottage come from?
From Middle English pottage, from Anglo-Norman and Old French potage, equivalent to pot + -age.
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Questions about saying pottage
How do you pronounce pottage?
Say PAH-tij. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑtɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒtɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pottage?
Pottage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · tij.
Is pottage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒtɪdʒ/ (POT-ij).