How to pronounce staircases
Say it like STAIR-kay-siz. Staircases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAIR).
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- STAIR
- kay
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Staircases 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.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of staircases
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAIR-kay-siz.
What does staircases mean?
- plural of staircase How to pronounce staircase
Questions about saying staircases
How do you pronounce staircases?
Say STAIR-kay-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛrˌkeɪsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈstɛəˌkeɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in staircases?
Staircases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAIR). Broken into parts: STAIR · kay · siz.
Is staircases 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 /ˈstɛəˌkeɪsɪz/ (STAIR-kay-siz).