How to Pronounce Wage

To pronounce "wage", say WAG-e — 2 syllables, IPA /weɪd͡ʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/weɪd͡ʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wage”

"wage" has 2 syllables: wag-e. It rhymes with assuage and engage, if that helps it stick.

What does wage mean?

noun

  1. (often in plural) An amount of money paid to a worker for a specified quantity of work, usually calculated on an hourly basis and expressed in an amount of money per hour.

    “Before her promotion, her wages were 20% less.”

Synonyms

earningspaysalary

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Words that rhyme with wage

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

assuageengageoutrageragestagegaugegagepagerampagedisengageplagegreige

Related words

salaryearningsremunerationpayengagepaycheckpayrollincome

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wage"?▾

"Wage" has 2 syllables: wag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "wage"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wage" is /weɪd͡ʒ/.

What does "wage" mean?▾

Wage: (often in plural) An amount of money paid to a worker for a specified quantity of work, usually calculated on an hourly basis and expressed in an amount of money per hour.

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