How to pronounce weighbridge
Say it like WAY-brij. Weighbridge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- brij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weighbridge 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.
- brijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of weighbridge
American and British speakers say weighbridge in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪbrɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈweɪbrɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAY-brij.
What does weighbridge mean?
- a platform, flush with the roadway, having a mechanism for weighing vehicles, wagons, livestock, etc.
Where does weighbridge come from?
From weigh + bridge.
Questions about saying weighbridge
How do you pronounce weighbridge?
Say WAY-brij. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪbrɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈweɪbrɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weighbridge?
Weighbridge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · brij.
Do Americans and Brits say weighbridge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪbrɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈweɪbrɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.