How to pronounce wastage
Say it like WAY-stij. Wastage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- stij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wastage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- stijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wastage
American and British speakers say wastage in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪstɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈweɪstɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAY-stij.
What does wastage mean?
- The amount or proportion of something that is wasted or lost by deterioration or other natural process.“The average wastage is 1.5% in the grocery department.”
- The periodical turnover of personnel in an organization by death, retirement or resignation, as perceived by those aspiring to promotion or appointment in the organization.
- Anything lost by wear or waste.
Where does wastage come from?
From waste + -age.
Questions about saying wastage
How do you pronounce wastage?
Say WAY-stij. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪstɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈweɪstɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wastage?
Wastage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · stij.
Do Americans and Brits say wastage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪstɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈweɪstɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.