How to pronounce sullage
Say it like SUHL-ij. Sullage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL).
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- SUHL
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sullage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sullage
American and British speakers say sullage in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌlɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈsʌlɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHL-ij.
What does sullage mean?
- The liquid discharges from kitchens, washbasins, toilets etc; sewage.
- Silt or sediment deposited from flowing water.
- That which sullies or defiles.
Questions about saying sullage
How do you pronounce sullage?
Say SUHL-ij. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌlɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌlɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sullage?
Sullage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL). Broken into parts: SUHL · ij.
Do Americans and Brits say sullage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌlɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈsʌlɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.