How to Pronounce "mortgaging"
word
ˈmɔɹɡɪdʒɪŋ
MOR-gij-ing
mˈɔːɡɪdʒɪŋ
MAW-gij-ing
Definition
Using something valuable, usually a house or property, as security to get a loan from a bank or lender. If the loan is not paid back, the lender can take the property.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɔɹɡɪdʒɪŋ
British English
mˈɔːɡɪdʒɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOR-gij-ing
UK
MAW-gij-ing
Listen in Context
They are mortgaging their house to pay for university.
Mortgaging land is a big decision.
He is thinking about mortgaging his apartment to start a business.
After mortgaging their home, they finally opened a bakery downtown.