How Do You Spell PLUNDERAGE?

Pronunciation: [plˈʌndəɹˌe͡ɪd͡ʒ] (IPA)

The word "plunderage" is spelled with the 'u' and 'a' vowels pronounced in a particular way. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word would be written as /ˈplʌn.də.rɪdʒ/. The 'u' is pronounced as a short 'uh' sound, and the 'a' is pronounced as a short 'ah' sound. The '-age' ending is pronounced with a soft 'j' sound, similar to the 'ge' in "garage." "Plunderage," which refers to the act of stealing goods during war or conflict, is not a commonly used word in modern language.

PLUNDERAGE Meaning and Definition

1. The embezzlement of goods on board a ship.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PLUNDERAGE

• olunderage
• llunderage
• -lunderage
• 0lunderage
• pkunderage
• ppunderage
• pounderage
• plynderage
• plhnderage
• pljnderage
• plinderage
• pl8nderage
• pl7nderage
• plubderage
• plumderage
• plujderage
• pluhderage
• plunserage
• plunxerage

Etymology of PLUNDERAGE

The word plunderage is a derived term from the word plunder, which originated in the mid-17th century. Plunder comes from the Dutch word plunderen, meaning to rob or to pillage. Dutch sailors and pirates commonly used the word during the 17th century, where it spread to English and other languages. Plunderage itself is not widely recognized and may be a less common or specialized term. It would likely follow the same etymological origins as plunder.

Similar spelling words for PLUNDERAGE

• planetal,
• plunder,
• plundering,
• planter,
• planet gear,
• planetary,
• plenitude,
• plant order,
• plantagenet,
• plundered,
• plunderer.

Plural form of PLUNDERAGE is PLUNDERAGES