How to Pronounce Wages

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

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Letters

/ˈweɪd͡ʒɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “wages”

"wages" has 2 syllables: wag-es. It rhymes with ages and engages, if that helps it stick.

What does wages 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.”

verb

  1. To wager, bet.
  2. To expose oneself to, as a risk; to incur, as a danger; to venture; to hazard.

Synonyms

earningspaysalary

Words that rhyme with wages

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

agesengagesgaugesstagesragesosagesgagessagesmacrophagescagesenrages

Related words

payoffrewardearningsincomepayrollrevenuesalaryremuneration

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wages"?▾

"Wages" has 2 syllables: wag · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "wages"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wages" is /ˈweɪd͡ʒɪz/.

What does "wages" mean?▾

Wages: (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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