How to pronounce "passage"

passage

Noun
American
/ˈpæsɪdʒ/

Syllable Breakdown

pas sage

How natives say passage

British
/ˈpæsɪdʒ/

Syllable Breakdown

pas sage

How natives say passage

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'pas' sound, rhymes with 'mass'.

  • The 'a' is pronounced as in 'cat'.

  • End with 'age', pronounced like 'ij'.

Common Mistakes

  • pa-s-age

  • pa-sigh-ge

  • pa-sej

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

common mistakes

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

FAQ

Is the 'a' long or short?

It is short, like in 'cat'.

How many syllables are in 'passage'?

There are two syllables: 'pas' and 'sage'.

Is the stress on the first or second syllable?

The stress is on the first syllable: 'PAS-sage'.

Definition

passage

A section or piece of writing or a way through something.

Word Family

pass

/pæs/

verb

To go by or move through

Example: He passes the ball.

passenger

/ˈpæsɪnʤər/

noun

A person traveling in a vehicle

Example: There are many passengers.

passable

/ˈpæsəbl/

adjective

Good enough, but not excellent

Example: The road is passable.

Key Pronunciation Differences

The 'age' at the end of 'passage' vs. single syllable in 'pass'.

Extra syllable 'en-ger' in 'passenger'.

Ends with 'əbl' in 'passable' vs. 'idʒ' in 'passage'.

Pro Tips

Listen carefully

Listen to native speakers to catch the correct stress and intonation.

Break it down

Practice the syllables separately: 'pas' and 'sage', then combine.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Passage

abroad

/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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