How to pronounce stalemated
Say it like STAYL-may-tid. Stalemated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAYL).
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- STAYL
- may
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stalemated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stalemated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STAYL-may-tid.
What does stalemated mean?
- simple past and past participle of stalemate How to pronounce stalemate
Questions about saying stalemated
How do you pronounce stalemated?
Say STAYL-may-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪlˌmeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪlˌmeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stalemated?
Stalemated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAYL). Broken into parts: STAYL · may · tid.
Is stalemated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsteɪlˌmeɪtɪd/ (STAYL-may-tid).