How to pronounce stakeholders
Say it like STAYK-hohl-derz. Stakeholders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAYK).
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- STAYK
- hohl
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stakeholders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stakeholders
- 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-duz.
What does stakeholders mean?
- plural of stakeholder How to pronounce stakeholder
Questions about saying stakeholders
How do you pronounce stakeholders?
Say STAYK-hohl-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪkˌhoʊldɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪkˌhəʊldəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stakeholders?
Stakeholders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAYK). Broken into parts: STAYK · hohl · derz.
Is stakeholders 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 /ˈsteɪkˌhəʊldəz/ (STAYK-hohl-duz).