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