How to pronounce stadium
Say it like STAY-dee-um. Stadium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY).
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- STAY
- dee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stadium 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.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stadium
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: STAY-deerm.
What does stadium mean?
- a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
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Words that rhyme with stadium
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Questions about saying stadium
How do you pronounce stadium?
Say STAY-dee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪdiəm/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪdɪəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stadium?
Stadium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY). Broken into parts: STAY · dee · um.
Is stadium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈsteɪdɪəm/ (STAY-deerm).