How to pronounce wharfage
Say it like WAW-fij. Wharfage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- fij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wharfage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wharfage
American and British speakers say wharfage in essentially the same way: /ˈwɔfɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈwɒfɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WOF-ij.
What does wharfage mean?
- A dock, quay, or pier.
- Wharfs collectively.
- A fee charged for using a wharf.
Where does wharfage come from?
From Middle English wharfage; equivalent to wharf + -age.
Questions about saying wharfage
How do you pronounce wharfage?
Say WAW-fij. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔfɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈwɒfɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wharfage?
Wharfage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · fij.
Do Americans and Brits say wharfage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɔfɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈwɒfɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.