How to pronounce tutelage
Say it like TYOO-tih-lij. Tutelage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYOO).
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- TYOO
- tih
- lij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tutelage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tutelage
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TYOO-tih-lij.
What does tutelage mean?
- The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding.“the king's right of seigniory and tutelage”
- The state of being under a guardian or a tutor; the care or protection enjoyed; being a ward or a tutee.
- Instruction; teaching; guidance; being a tutor.
Where does tutelage come from?
From Latin tūtēla (“a watching, guardianship, protection”) + -age, from tuērī (“to watch, guard”).
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Questions about saying tutelage
How do you pronounce tutelage?
Say TYOO-tih-lij. The American pronunciation is /ˈtjutɪlɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tutelage?
Tutelage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYOO). Broken into parts: TYOO · tih · lij.
Is tutelage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/ (TYOO-tih-lij).