How to pronounce yardage
Say it like YAR-dij. Yardage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAR).
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US American/ˈjɑrdɪdʒ/YAR-dij
UK British/ˈjɑːdɪdʒ/YAH-dij
- YAR
- dij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yardage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of yardage
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YAH-dij.
What does yardage mean?
noun
- An amount or length measured in yards.
- The use of a yard, or the fee charged for it.
- Territory.
Where does yardage come from?
From yard + -age.
Questions about saying yardage
How do you pronounce yardage?
Say YAR-dij. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɑrdɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈjɑːdɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yardage?
Yardage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAR). Broken into parts: YAR · dij.
Is yardage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈjɑːdɪdʒ/ (YAH-dij).