How to pronounce septage
Say it like SEP-tij. Septage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP).
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- SEP
- tij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Septage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of septage
American and British speakers say septage in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛptɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈsɛptɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEP-tij.
What does septage mean?
- The partially treated waste stored in a septic tank.
Where does septage come from?
From sept- as in septic + -age.
Questions about saying septage
How do you pronounce septage?
Say SEP-tij. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛptɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛptɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in septage?
Septage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP). Broken into parts: SEP · tij.
Do Americans and Brits say septage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛptɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈsɛptɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.