How to pronounce wattage
Say it like WAH-tuj. Wattage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɑtədʒ/WAH-tuj
UK British/ˈwɒtɪdʒ/WOT-ij
- WAH
- tuj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wattage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wattage
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WOT-ij.
What does wattage mean?
noun
- An amount or power (especially electric), expressed in watts, kilowatts etc.
- The power requirement of some electric appliance.
- A person's energy or abilities.
Where does wattage come from?
From watt + -age.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- electrical power
- electric power
Words that rhyme with wattage
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wattage.
Questions about saying wattage
How do you pronounce wattage?
Say WAH-tuj. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑtədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈwɒtɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wattage?
Wattage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH). Broken into parts: WAH · tuj.
Is wattage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈwɒtɪdʒ/ (WOT-ij).