How to pronounce storage
Say it like STOR-uj. Storage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOR).
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- STOR
- uj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Storage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of storage
American and British speakers say storage in essentially the same way: /ˈstɔrədʒ/ in the US and /ˈstɒrɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STOR-ij.
What does storage mean?
- the act of storing something
- a depository for goods“storehouses were built close to the docks”
- the commercial enterprise of storing goods and materials
Where does storage come from?
From store + -age.
Words that rhyme with storage
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of storage.
Questions about saying storage
How do you pronounce storage?
Say STOR-uj. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɔrədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈstɒrɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in storage?
Storage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOR). Broken into parts: STOR · uj.
Do Americans and Brits say storage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɔrədʒ/ and the British form is /ˈstɒrɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.