How to pronounce poutrage
Say it like POW-trayj. Poutrage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW).
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- POW
- trayj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poutrage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- trayjKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of poutrage
American and British speakers say poutrage in essentially the same way: /ˈpaʊtreɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈpaʊtreɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: POW-trayj.
What does poutrage mean?
- Any outrage from a person so helpless that listeners are more inclined to mock them than to feel sympathy for their situation.
Where does poutrage come from?
Blend of pout + outrage.
Questions about saying poutrage
How do you pronounce poutrage?
Say POW-trayj. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊtreɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊtreɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poutrage?
Poutrage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW). Broken into parts: POW · trayj.
Do Americans and Brits say poutrage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaʊtreɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈpaʊtreɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.