How to pronounce tallage
Say it like TAL-ij. Tallage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL).
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- TAL
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tallage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tallage
American and British speakers say tallage in essentially the same way: /ˈtælɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈtælɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAL-ij.
What does tallage mean?
- An impost.
- To lay an impost upon.
- To cause to pay tallage.
Where does tallage come from?
From French taillage, from tailler (“to cut”).
Questions about saying tallage
How do you pronounce tallage?
Say TAL-ij. The American pronunciation is /ˈtælɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈtælɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tallage?
Tallage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAL). Broken into parts: TAL · ij.
Do Americans and Brits say tallage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtælɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈtælɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.