How to pronounce stamen
Say it like STAY-mun. Stamen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY).
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- STAY
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stamen 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stamen
American and British speakers say stamen in essentially the same way: /ˈsteɪmən/ in the US and /ˈsteɪmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAY-mun.
What does stamen mean?
- In flowering plants, a male reproductive structure in a flower that produces pollen, typically consisting of an anther and a filament.
Words that rhyme with stamen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stamen.
Questions about saying stamen
How do you pronounce stamen?
Say STAY-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪmən/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stamen?
Stamen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY). Broken into parts: STAY · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say stamen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsteɪmən/ and the British form is /ˈsteɪmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.