How to Pronounce Sewage

To pronounce "sewage", say SEW-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

6

Letters

SEW-ag-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “sewage”

"sewage" has 3 syllables: sew-ag-e. It rhymes with suage and fuage, if that helps it stick.

What does sewage mean?

noun

  1. A suspension of water and solid waste, transported by sewers to be disposed of or processed.
  2. Sewerage.

Synonyms

wastewater

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Words that rhyme with sewage

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suagefuagebrewagenewedge

Related words

seweragewastewaterdrainagesewerdrainsludgeguttermanhole

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sewage"?▾

"Sewage" has 3 syllables: sew · ag · e.

What does "sewage" mean?▾

Sewage: A suspension of water and solid waste, transported by sewers to be disposed of or processed.

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