How to pronounce checkstay
Say it like CHEKS-tay. Checkstay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEKS).
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- CHEKS
- tay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Checkstay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of checkstay
American and British speakers say checkstay in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɛksˌteɪ/ in the US and /ˈtʃɛksˌteɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEKS-tay.
What does checkstay mean?
- A stay, typically adjustable, attached to the mast below the primary backstay, used to control mast bend and stabilize the midsection of the mast, preventing unwanted movement or “pumping”.
Where does checkstay come from?
From check + stay.
Questions about saying checkstay
How do you pronounce checkstay?
Say CHEKS-tay. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛksˌteɪ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛksˌteɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in checkstay?
Checkstay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEKS). Broken into parts: CHEKS · tay.
Do Americans and Brits say checkstay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɛksˌteɪ/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɛksˌteɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.