How to Pronounce Pillage

To pronounce "pillage", say PILL-ag-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɪl.ədʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɪl.ədʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pillage”

"pillage" has 3 syllables: pill-ag-e. It rhymes with village and spillage, if that helps it stick.

What does pillage mean?

noun

  1. The spoils of war.
  2. The act of pillaging.

verb

  1. To loot or plunder by force, especially in time of war.

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Words that rhyme with pillage

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villagespillagemillagemilledge

Related words

plunderplunderingdespoilreaveransackprizeforayswag

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pillage"?▾

"Pillage" has 3 syllables: pill · ag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pillage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pillage" is /ˈpɪl.ədʒ/.

What does "pillage" mean?▾

Pillage: The spoils of war.

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