How to pronounce estaminet
Say it like eh-STAM-ih-nay. Estaminet has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAM).
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- eh
- STAM
- ih
- nay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Estaminet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of estaminet
American and British speakers say estaminet in essentially the same way: /ɛˈstæmɪneɪ/ in the US and /ɛˈstæmɪneɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: eh-STAM-ih-nay.
What does estaminet mean?
- A small café or bar.
Where does estaminet come from?
Borrowed from French estaminet.
Questions about saying estaminet
How do you pronounce estaminet?
Say eh-STAM-ih-nay. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈstæmɪneɪ/. In British English it is /ɛˈstæmɪneɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in estaminet?
Estaminet has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAM). Broken into parts: eh · STAM · ih · nay.
Do Americans and Brits say estaminet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛˈstæmɪneɪ/ and the British form is /ɛˈstæmɪneɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.