How to pronounce stadial
Say it like STAY-dee-ul. Stadial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY).
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- STAY
- dee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stadial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stadial
American and British speakers say stadial in essentially the same way: /ˈsteɪdiəl/ in the US and /ˈsteɪdiəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAY-dee-ul.
What does stadial mean?
- Pertaining to a glacial stade.
- Pertaining to or existing in successive stages of a given culture, society etc.
- A short, colder period within an interglacial; a stade.
Where does stadial come from?
From Latin stadiālis, from stadium.
Words that rhyme with stadial
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Questions about saying stadial
How do you pronounce stadial?
Say STAY-dee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪdiəl/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪdiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stadial?
Stadial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY). Broken into parts: STAY · dee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say stadial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsteɪdiəl/ and the British form is /ˈsteɪdiəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.