How to pronounce st
Say it like STREET. St is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STREET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
St pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STREETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of st
American and British speakers say st in essentially the same way: /strit/ in the US and /striːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STREET.
Other ways to say st
St also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- SAYNT /seɪnt/
What does st mean?
- Expressing a sudden desire for silence.
- Alternative form of st. and St.; abbreviation of street.
Where does st come from?
Imitative. Compare hist.
Words that rhyme with st
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of st.
Words that sound like st
Questions about saying st
How do you pronounce st?
Say STREET. The American pronunciation is /strit/. In British English it is /striːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in st?
St is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STREET.
Do Americans and Brits say st the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /strit/ and the British form is /striːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as st?
St sounds the same as street in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.