How to pronounce tonnage
Say it like TUHN-uj. Tonnage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHN).
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- TUHN
- uj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tonnage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tonnage
American and British speakers say tonnage in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌnədʒ/ in the US and /ˈtʌnədʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHN-uj.
What does tonnage mean?
- The number of tons of water that a floating ship displaces.
- The capacity of a ship's hold etc in units of 100 cubic feet.
- The number of tons of bombs dropped in a particular region over a particular period of time.
Where does tonnage come from?
From Old French tonnage.
Questions about saying tonnage
How do you pronounce tonnage?
Say TUHN-uj. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌnədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈtʌnədʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tonnage?
Tonnage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHN). Broken into parts: TUHN · uj.
Do Americans and Brits say tonnage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌnədʒ/ and the British form is /ˈtʌnədʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.