How to pronounce ullage
Say it like UHL-ij. Ullage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL).
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- UHL
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ullage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ullage
American and British speakers say ullage in essentially the same way: /ˈʌlɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈʌlɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHL-ij.
What does ullage mean?
- In a wine bottle, the empty space between the cork and the top of the wine.
- In a cask or barrel, the empty space, occupied by air, that is created by not completely filling the cask or barrel, or through spillage.
- The topping up of such a barrel with fresh wine.
- To gauge the amount of empty space between the top of a cask and the level of liquid inside it.
Where does ullage come from?
From Middle English ulage, from Anglo-Norman ulliage, from *ullier (“to fill a partially empty cask”), from Old French oel (“bunghole”, literally “eye”), from Latin oculus (“eye”).
Questions about saying ullage
How do you pronounce ullage?
Say UHL-ij. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌlɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈʌlɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ullage?
Ullage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL). Broken into parts: UHL · ij.
Do Americans and Brits say ullage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌlɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈʌlɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.