How to pronounce stages
Say it like STAY-juz. Stages has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY).
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- STAY
- juz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stages pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- juzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stages
American and British speakers say stages in essentially the same way: /ˈsteɪdʒəz/ in the US and /ˈsteɪdʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAY-jiz.
What does stages mean?
- plural of stage How to pronounce stage
- third-person singular simple present indicative of stage How to pronounce stage
Words that rhyme with stages
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stages.
Questions about saying stages
How do you pronounce stages?
Say STAY-juz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪdʒəz/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stages?
Stages has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY). Broken into parts: STAY · juz.
Do Americans and Brits say stages the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsteɪdʒəz/ and the British form is /ˈsteɪdʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.