How to pronounce stack
Say it like STAK. Stack is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STAK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stack pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of stack
American and British speakers say stack in essentially the same way: /stæk/ in the US and /stæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAK.
What does stack mean?
- an orderly pile
- (often followed by of) a large number or amount or extent“a batch of letters”“a deal of trouble”
- a list in which the next item to be removed is the item most recently stored (LIFO)
- load or cover with stacks“stack a truck with boxes”
- arrange in stacks“heap firewood around the fireplace”“stack your books up on the shelves”
- arrange the order of so as to increase one's winning chances“stack the deck of cards”
Where does stack come from?
The data structure sense is a calque of Dutch stapel, introduced by Edsger W.
Words that rhyme with stack
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stack.
Questions about saying stack
How do you pronounce stack?
Say STAK. The American pronunciation is /stæk/. In British English it is /stæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stack?
Stack is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STAK.
Do Americans and Brits say stack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stæk/ and the British form is /stæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.