How to pronounce spillage
Say it like SPIL-ij. Spillage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIL).
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- SPIL
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spillage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPILSay 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 spillage
American and British speakers say spillage in essentially the same way: /ˈspɪlɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈspɪlɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPIL-ij.
What does spillage mean?
- The process or action of spilling.
- That which has been spilled.
Where does spillage come from?
From spill + -age.
Questions about saying spillage
How do you pronounce spillage?
Say SPIL-ij. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪlɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈspɪlɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spillage?
Spillage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIL). Broken into parts: SPIL · ij.
Do Americans and Brits say spillage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɪlɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈspɪlɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.