How to pronounce shrinkage
Say it like SHRING-kij. Shrinkage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRING).
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- SHRING
- kij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shrinkage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHRINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shrinkage
American and British speakers say shrinkage in essentially the same way: /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHRING-kij.
What does shrinkage mean?
- The act of shrinking, or the proportion by which something shrinks.
- The loss of merchandise through theft, spoilage, and obsolescence: the shrinking of inventory.
Where does shrinkage come from?
From shrink + -age.
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Questions about saying shrinkage
How do you pronounce shrinkage?
Say SHRING-kij. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shrinkage?
Shrinkage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRING). Broken into parts: SHRING · kij.
Do Americans and Brits say shrinkage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.