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How to pronounce mortgage
/ˈmɔːɡɪdʒ/ British English
MAW·gij
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
MORT·gage
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MAW·gij
My tip
The t is silent, and gage is just gij.
In a sentence
We’re saving for a mortgage.
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Questions
How do you pronounce mortgage?
In British English, mortgage is pronounced /ˈmɔːɡɪdʒ/. Say it like this: MAW-gij. The t is silent, and gage is just gij.
How many syllables are in mortgage?
When you say it, mortgage has 2 syllables: MAW-gij. The strong beat is the first one, MAW.
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