How to pronounce stakeholder
Say it like STAYK-hohl-der. Stakeholder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAYK).
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- STAYK
- hohl
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stakeholder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- hohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stakeholder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STAYK-hohl-duh.
What does stakeholder mean?
- A person holding the stakes of bettors, with the responsibility of delivering the pot to the winner of the bet.
- A person such as a trustee, escrow agent or garnishee, who holds money or assets under trust for another party in a contractual agreement or as part of a claim.
- A person or organization with a legitimate interest (a stake) in a given situation, action or enterprise.
- To involve stakeholders in (a project, process, decision, etc.).
Where does stakeholder come from?
From stake + holder.
Questions about saying stakeholder
How do you pronounce stakeholder?
Say STAYK-hohl-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪkˌhoʊldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪkˌhəʊldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stakeholder?
Stakeholder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAYK). Broken into parts: STAYK · hohl · der.
Is stakeholder 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 /ˈsteɪkˌhəʊldə/ (STAYK-hohl-duh).