How to pronounce trackage
Say it like TRAK-ij. Trackage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAK).
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- TRAK
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trackage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAKSay 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 trackage
American and British speakers say trackage in essentially the same way: /ˈtrækɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈtrækɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAK-ij.
What does trackage mean?
- railway tracks collectively
- The right of a railway company to use the tracks belonging to another; the charge levied for this right
- The act of tracking, or towing, as a boat; towage.
Where does trackage come from?
From track + -age.
Questions about saying trackage
How do you pronounce trackage?
Say TRAK-ij. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrækɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈtrækɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trackage?
Trackage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAK). Broken into parts: TRAK · ij.
Do Americans and Brits say trackage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrækɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈtrækɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.