How to pronounce slippage
Say it like SLIP-ij. Slippage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIP).
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- SLIP
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slippage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of slippage
American and British speakers say slippage in essentially the same way: /ˈslɪpɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈslɪpɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLIP-ij.
What does slippage mean?
- The act of slipping, especially from a secure location.
- The amount by which something has slipped.
- A lessening of performance or achievement.“Supply-chain problems led to a slippage in production last week.”
Where does slippage come from?
From slip + -age.
Questions about saying slippage
How do you pronounce slippage?
Say SLIP-ij. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɪpɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈslɪpɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slippage?
Slippage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIP). Broken into parts: SLIP · ij.
Do Americans and Brits say slippage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslɪpɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈslɪpɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.