How to pronounce sewerage
Say it like SOO-uh-rij. Sewerage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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US American/ˈsuərɪdʒ/SOO-uh-rij
UK British/ˈsuːrɪdʒ/SOO-rij
- SOO
- uh
- rij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sewerage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sewerage
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: SOO-rij.
What does sewerage mean?
noun
- A network of sewer pipes that geographically transfers wastewater; a sewer system.
Where does sewerage come from?
From sewer + -age.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying sewerage
How do you pronounce sewerage?
Say SOO-uh-rij. The American pronunciation is /ˈsuərɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːrɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sewerage?
Sewerage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · uh · rij.
Is sewerage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈsuːrɪdʒ/ (SOO-rij).