How to Pronounce Pilferage

To pronounce "pilferage", say PILF-er-ag-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpɪlf(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈpɪlf(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pilferage”

"pilferage" has 4 syllables: pilf-er-ag-e.

What does pilferage mean?

noun

  1. The individual act or recurring practice of stealing items of low value, especially in small quantities, for which the legal term is petty theft.

Related words

misappropriationembezzlementgraftpilferypocketingfilchthievingtheft

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pilferage"?▾

"Pilferage" has 4 syllables: pilf · er · ag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pilferage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pilferage" is /ˈpɪlf(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/.

What does "pilferage" mean?▾

Pilferage: The individual act or recurring practice of stealing items of low value, especially in small quantities, for which the legal term is petty theft.

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