How to pronounce stumpage
Say it like STUHM-pij. Stumpage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHM).
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- STUHM
- pij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stumpage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stumpage
American and British speakers say stumpage in essentially the same way: /ˈstʌmpɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈstʌmpɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHM-pij.
What does stumpage mean?
- Trees and other standing timber, treated as a commodity.
- The value of this timber.
- The right to fell such timber.
Where does stumpage come from?
From stump + -age.
Questions about saying stumpage
How do you pronounce stumpage?
Say STUHM-pij. The American pronunciation is /ˈstʌmpɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈstʌmpɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stumpage?
Stumpage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHM). Broken into parts: STUHM · pij.
Do Americans and Brits say stumpage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstʌmpɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈstʌmpɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.