How to pronounce wreckage
Say it like REK-uj. Wreckage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK).
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- REK
- uj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wreckage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wreckage
American and British speakers say wreckage in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛkədʒ/ in the US and /ˈrɛkədʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: REK-uj.
What does wreckage mean?
- Something wrecked, especially the remains or debris of something which has been severely damaged or destroyed.
Where does wreckage come from?
From wreck + -age.
Questions about saying wreckage
How do you pronounce wreckage?
Say REK-uj. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛkədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛkədʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wreckage?
Wreckage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK). Broken into parts: REK · uj.
Do Americans and Brits say wreckage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛkədʒ/ and the British form is /ˈrɛkədʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.