How Do You Spell WAAGE?

Pronunciation: [wˈɑːd͡ʒ] (IPA)

Waage is a German word that means "scale" in English. The spelling of the word "Waage" is pronounced as /ˈvaːɡə/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first letter "W" is pronounced as /v/, the second and third letter "aa" is pronounced as /aː/, the fourth letter "g" is pronounced as /ɡ/, and the fifth letter "e" is pronounced as /ə/. German language has many vowels and consonants that have unique sounds, so it is important to use proper phonetic pronunciation when speaking or writing in German.

Etymology of WAAGE

The word "Waage" is derived from the Middle High German word "wege" or "wage", which ultimately traces back to the Old High German word "waga". It can be further traced to the Proto-Germanic root "weganą", meaning "to weigh" or "to balance". This root is also related to the English word "weigh" and the Old Norse word "vága". Over time, "wege" or "wage" evolved into the modern German word "Waage", which translates to "scale" or "balance" in English.

Similar spelling words for WAAGE

• wax,
• wage,
• Waag,
• waugh,
• wake,
• Wac,
• wag.