How to pronounce silage
Say it like SY-lij. Silage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- lij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Silage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of silage
American and British speakers say silage in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪlɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈsaɪlɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-lij.
What does silage mean?
- Fermented green forage fodder stored in an airtight silo or clamp.
- To ensile.
Where does silage come from?
Alteration (probably by influence of silo) of ensilage (1881), itself from French ensilage, from ensiler (“put in a silo”), from Spanish ensilar.
Questions about saying silage
How do you pronounce silage?
Say SY-lij. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪlɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪlɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in silage?
Silage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · lij.
Do Americans and Brits say silage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪlɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪlɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.