How to Pronounce Dunnage

To pronounce "dunnage", say DUNN-ag-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

DUNN-ag-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “dunnage”

"dunnage" has 3 syllables: dunn-ag-e. It rhymes with tonnage and tunnage, if that helps it stick.

What does dunnage mean?

noun

  1. Scrap material, often wood, used to fill spaces to prevent the shifting of more valuable items during transport, or underneath large or heavy items to raise them slightly above the ground, in order to protect from chafing and wet.
  2. Personal effects; baggage.

Words that rhyme with dunnage

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tonnagetunnagegunnagepinnage

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dunnage"?▾

"Dunnage" has 3 syllables: dunn · ag · e.

What does "dunnage" mean?▾

Dunnage: Scrap material, often wood, used to fill spaces to prevent the shifting of more valuable items during transport, or underneath large or heavy items to raise them slightly above the ground, in order to protect from chafing and wet.

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