How to Pronounce Espionage

To pronounce "espionage", say ESP-ion-ag-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɛspiənɑdʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

espionage

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈɛspiənɑdʒ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈɛspɪənˌɑːʒ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “espionage”

Break "espionage" into 4 beats and lean on "ESP" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with counterespionage, if that helps it stick.

What does espionage mean?

noun

  1. The act or process of learning secret information through clandestine means.

Synonyms

spying

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Words that rhyme with espionage

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counterespionage

Related words

spyingspysurveillancereconnaissancemaneuveringeavesdroppingintelligencespyware

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "espionage"?▾

"Espionage" has 4 syllables: esp · ion · ag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "espionage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "espionage" is /ˈɛspiənɑdʒ/.

What does "espionage" mean?▾

Espionage: The act or process of learning secret information through clandestine means.

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