How to pronounce staired
Say it like STAIRD. Staired is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STAIRD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Staired pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAIRDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of staired
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAIRD.
What does staired mean?
- Having (a specified kind or number of) stairs.
Where does staired come from?
From stair + -ed.
Words that rhyme with staired
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of staired.
Questions about saying staired
How do you pronounce staired?
Say STAIRD. The American pronunciation is /stɛrd/. In British English it is /stɛəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in staired?
Staired is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STAIRD.
Is staired 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 /stɛəd/ (STAIRD).