How to pronounce sage
Say it like SAYJ. Sage is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SAYJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sage
American and British speakers say sage in essentially the same way: /seɪdʒ/ in the US and /seɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAYJ.
What does sage mean?
- a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
- aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc
- any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb
- having wisdom that comes with age and experience
- of the grey-green color of sage leaves
Where does sage come from?
The noun meaning "man of profound wisdom" is recorded from circa 1300.
Words that rhyme with sage
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sage.
Questions about saying sage
How do you pronounce sage?
Say SAYJ. The American pronunciation is /seɪdʒ/. In British English it is /seɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sage?
Sage is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SAYJ.
Do Americans and Brits say sage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /seɪdʒ/ and the British form is /seɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.