How to pronounce flagstaff
Say it like FLAG-staf. Flagstaff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAG).
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- FLAG
- staf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flagstaff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- stafKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of flagstaff
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: FLAG-stahf.
What does flagstaff mean?
- A pole on which a flag is raised.
Where does flagstaff come from?
From flag + staff.
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Questions about saying flagstaff
How do you pronounce flagstaff?
Say FLAG-staf. The American pronunciation is /ˈflæɡstæf/. In British English it is /ˈflæɡstɑːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flagstaff?
Flagstaff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAG). Broken into parts: FLAG · staf.
Is flagstaff pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈflæɡstɑːf/ (FLAG-stahf).