How to pronounce stairwells
Say it like STAIR-welz. Stairwells has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAIR).
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- STAIR
- welz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stairwells 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.
- welzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of stairwells
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAIR-welz.
What does stairwells mean?
- plural of stairwell How to pronounce stairwell
Questions about saying stairwells
How do you pronounce stairwells?
Say STAIR-welz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛrˌwɛlz/. In British English it is /ˈstɛəˌwɛlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stairwells?
Stairwells has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAIR). Broken into parts: STAIR · welz.
Is stairwells 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 /ˈstɛəˌwɛlz/ (STAIR-welz).