How to pronounce ramage
Say it like RAM-ij. Ramage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAM).
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- RAM
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ramage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ramage
American and British speakers say ramage in essentially the same way: /ˈræmɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈræmɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAM-ij.
What does ramage mean?
- wildness, spirit, courage, ferocity
- A cognatic descent group.
Where does ramage come from?
Borrowed from French ramage, from Middle French and Old French ramage, from ram (“branch”) + -age.
Questions about saying ramage
How do you pronounce ramage?
Say RAM-ij. The American pronunciation is /ˈræmɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈræmɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ramage?
Ramage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAM). Broken into parts: RAM · ij.
Do Americans and Brits say ramage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræmɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈræmɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.