How to Pronounce "wage"
word
/ˈweɪdʒ/
wayj
/wˈeɪdʒ/
wayj
Definition
The amount of money paid to a worker, usually every week or hour, for doing a job. It refers to regular payment for work, especially for jobs paid by the hour or week.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈweɪdʒ/
British English
/wˈeɪdʒ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
wayj
UK
wayj
Listen in Context
Many workers receive a weekly wage.
The government raised the minimum wage.
She earns a good wage at her new job.
After taxes, his wages aren't as high as he expected.