How to Pronounce "percentages"
word
pɝˈsɛnɪdʒɪz/, /pɝˈsɛntɪdʒɪz
per-SEN-tuh-jiz
pəsˈɛntɪdʒɪz
puh-SEN-tuh-jiz
Definition
Percentages are numbers that represent a part of 100; they show how much of something exists compared to the whole. For example, 50% means fifty out of one hundred.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɝˈsɛnɪdʒɪz/, /pɝˈsɛntɪdʒɪz
British English
pəsˈɛntɪdʒɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
per-SEN-tuh-jiz
UK
puh-SEN-tuh-jiz
Listen in Context
The test results showed different percentages for each subject.
She calculated the percentages of correct answers.
The survey shows the percentages of people who like tea and coffee.
If you compare the percentages from last year and this year, you'll see a big difference.