The spelling of the word "Lactage" is quite straightforward once you understand its correct pronunciation. It is pronounced as /ˈlæk.tɪdʒ/ with stress on the first syllable. The phonetic transcription indicates that the first syllable is "lak" with a short "a" sound as in "pack". The second syllable "tidg" has a silent "e" and is pronounced with a soft "g" sound like in "sledge". Lactage is a term used in the dairy industry to refer to the period of lactation or milk produc tion for a particular animal.