How to Pronounce Pottage

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

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɑtədʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pottage”

"pottage" has 3 syllables: pott-ag-e. It rhymes with dotage and flotage, if that helps it stick.

What does pottage mean?

noun

  1. A thick soup or stew, made by boiling vegetables, grains, and sometimes meat or fish, a staple food throughout Europe in the Middle Ages.
  2. An oatmeal porridge.

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Words that rhyme with pottage

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dotageflotagefloatageboatagepotage

Related words

lentilpotagestodgeporagepotpourrihochepoche

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pottage"?▾

"Pottage" has 3 syllables: pott · ag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pottage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pottage" is /ˈpɑtədʒ/.

What does "pottage" mean?▾

Pottage: A thick soup or stew, made by boiling vegetables, grains, and sometimes meat or fish, a staple food throughout Europe in the Middle Ages.

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