How to pronounce spoilage
Say it like SPOY-luj. Spoilage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOY).
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- SPOY
- luj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spoilage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- lujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spoilage
American and British speakers say spoilage in essentially the same way: /ˈspɔɪlədʒ/ in the US and /ˈspɔɪlədʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPOY-luj.
What does spoilage mean?
- The part of something that has spoiled.
- The process of spoiling.“To prevent spoilage, store in a cool, dry place.”
Where does spoilage come from?
From spoil + -age.
Questions about saying spoilage
How do you pronounce spoilage?
Say SPOY-luj. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɔɪlədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈspɔɪlədʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spoilage?
Spoilage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOY). Broken into parts: SPOY · luj.
Do Americans and Brits say spoilage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɔɪlədʒ/ and the British form is /ˈspɔɪlədʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.