How to pronounce staircase
Say it like STAIR-kays. Staircase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAIR).
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- STAIR
- kays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Staircase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kaysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of staircase
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAIR-kays.
What does staircase mean?
- a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
Where does staircase come from?
From stair + case.
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Questions about saying staircase
How do you pronounce staircase?
Say STAIR-kays. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛrˌkeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈstɛəˌkeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in staircase?
Staircase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAIR). Broken into parts: STAIR · kays.
Is staircase pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstɛəˌkeɪs/ (STAIR-kays).