How to pronounce presages
Say it like PRES-ih-jiz. Presages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRES).
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- PRES
- ih
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presages pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of presages
American and British speakers say presages in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛsɪdʒɪz/ in the US and /ˈprɛsɪdʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRES-ih-jiz.
What does presages mean?
- plural of presage How to pronounce presage
- third-person singular simple present indicative of presage How to pronounce presage
Questions about saying presages
How do you pronounce presages?
Say PRES-ih-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛsɪdʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈprɛsɪdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presages?
Presages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRES). Broken into parts: PRES · ih · jiz.
Do Americans and Brits say presages the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛsɪdʒɪz/ and the British form is /ˈprɛsɪdʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.