How to pronounce stallion
Say it like STAL-yun. Stallion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAL).
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- STAL
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stallion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stallion
American and British speakers say stallion in essentially the same way: /ˈstæljən/ in the US and /ˈstæljən/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAL-yun.
What does stallion mean?
- Specifically, one that is uncastrated.
- A male horse kept primarily as a stud.
- A very virile and sexually-inclined man or (rarely) woman.
Where does stallion come from?
From Middle English stalion, from Middle French estalon (whence modern French étalon), of Germanic origin, akin to stall.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with stallion
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Questions about saying stallion
How do you pronounce stallion?
Say STAL-yun. The American pronunciation is /ˈstæljən/. In British English it is /ˈstæljən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stallion?
Stallion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAL). Broken into parts: STAL · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say stallion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstæljən/ and the British form is /ˈstæljən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.