How to pronounce pupilage
Say it like PYOO-puh-lij. Pupilage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO).
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- PYOO
- puh
- lij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pupilage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pupilage
American and British speakers say pupilage in essentially the same way: /ˈpjupəlɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈpjuːpəlɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYOO-puh-lij.
What does pupilage mean?
- The condition of being a pupil.
- The period during which one is a pupil.
Where does pupilage come from?
From pupil + -age.
Questions about saying pupilage
How do you pronounce pupilage?
Say PYOO-puh-lij. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjupəlɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈpjuːpəlɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pupilage?
Pupilage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO). Broken into parts: PYOO · puh · lij.
Do Americans and Brits say pupilage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpjupəlɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈpjuːpəlɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.