How to pronounce visage
Say it like VIZ-uj. Visage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIZ).
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- VIZ
- uj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Visage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of visage
American and British speakers say visage in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪzədʒ/ in the US and /ˈvɪzədʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIZ-uj.
What does visage mean?
- Countenance; one's face.
- The appearance or aspect of something, especially when expressive or distinctive.“Snowflakes fell gently across the mountain’s rugged visage.”
Where does visage come from?
From Middle English visage, from Anglo-Norman visage, from Vulgar Latin *vīsāticum, derived from Latin vīsus (“appearance, sight”), derived from vidēre (“to see”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying visage
How do you pronounce visage?
Say VIZ-uj. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪzədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈvɪzədʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in visage?
Visage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIZ). Broken into parts: VIZ · uj.
Do Americans and Brits say visage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪzədʒ/ and the British form is /ˈvɪzədʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.