How to Pronounce "tonnage"
word
ˈtənədʒ/, /ˈtənɪdʒ
TUH-nij
tˈʌnɪdʒ
TUN-ij
Definition
The amount or weight of something measured in tons, often used for ships, cargo, or large quantities of goods.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtənədʒ/, /ˈtənɪdʒ
British English
tˈʌnɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUH-nij
UK
TUN-ij
Listen in Context
The ship's tonnage is over 40,000 tons.
We need to calculate the total tonnage of the cargo.
Fishing boats have a lower tonnage than cargo ships.
Our port broke a new record in annual tonnage last year.