How to Pronounce Shrinkage

To pronounce "shrinkage", say SHRINK-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

9

Letters

SHRINK-ag-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “shrinkage”

"shrinkage" has 3 syllables: shrink-ag-e. It rhymes with linkage, if that helps it stick.

What does shrinkage mean?

noun

  1. The act of shrinking, or the proportion by which something shrinks.
  2. The loss of merchandise through theft, spoilage, and obsolescence.

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Words that rhyme with shrinkage

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linkage

Related words

shrinkingshrinkcontractiondecreasediminutiondeflationdownturnnarrowing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shrinkage"?▾

"Shrinkage" has 3 syllables: shrink · ag · e.

What does "shrinkage" mean?▾

Shrinkage: The act of shrinking, or the proportion by which something shrinks.

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