How to pronounce windage
Say it like WIN-dij. Windage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN).
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- WIN
- dij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Windage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of windage
American and British speakers say windage in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪndɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈwɪndɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIN-dij.
What does windage mean?
- Drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.
- The difference in diameter between the bore of a firearm and the shot.
- Horizontal adjustment of the sight of a firearm or bow.
Where does windage come from?
From wind + -age.
Questions about saying windage
How do you pronounce windage?
Say WIN-dij. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪndɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪndɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in windage?
Windage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN). Broken into parts: WIN · dij.
Do Americans and Brits say windage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪndɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈwɪndɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.