How to pronounce tonnages
Say it like TUHN-uh-juz. Tonnages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHN).
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- TUHN
- uh
- juz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tonnages 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- juzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tonnages
American and British speakers say tonnages in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌnədʒəz/ in the US and /ˈtʌnədʒəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHN-uh-juz.
What does tonnages mean?
- plural of tonnage How to pronounce tonnage
Questions about saying tonnages
How do you pronounce tonnages?
Say TUHN-uh-juz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌnədʒəz/. In British English it is /ˈtʌnədʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tonnages?
Tonnages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHN). Broken into parts: TUHN · uh · juz.
Do Americans and Brits say tonnages the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌnədʒəz/ and the British form is /ˈtʌnədʒəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.