How to pronounce stakeout
Say it like STAY-kowt. Stakeout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY).
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- STAY
- kowt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stakeout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kowtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of stakeout
American and British speakers say stakeout in essentially the same way: /ˈsteɪˌkaʊt/ in the US and /ˈsteɪˌkaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAY-kowt.
What does stakeout mean?
- The act of watching a location or people, generally covertly.“The police had a stakeout in place where they expected the crime to occur.”
Where does stakeout come from?
Deverbal from stake out.
Words that rhyme with stakeout
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stakeout.
Questions about saying stakeout
How do you pronounce stakeout?
Say STAY-kowt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪˌkaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪˌkaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stakeout?
Stakeout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY). Broken into parts: STAY · kowt.
Do Americans and Brits say stakeout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsteɪˌkaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈsteɪˌkaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.