How to pronounce stamina
Say it like STAM-uh-nuh. Stamina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAM).
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- STAM
- uh
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stamina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stamina
American and British speakers say stamina in essentially the same way: /ˈstæmənə/ in the US and /ˈstæmɪnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAM-ih-nuh.
What does stamina mean?
- The energy and strength for continuing to do something over a long period of time; power of sustained exertion, or resistance to hardship, illness etc.“He has a lot of stamina. I suppose that's why he can run for a long time.”
- plural of stamen How to pronounce stamen
Where does stamina come from?
From Latin stāmina, plural of stāmen.
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Questions about saying stamina
How do you pronounce stamina?
Say STAM-uh-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈstæmənə/. In British English it is /ˈstæmɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stamina?
Stamina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAM). Broken into parts: STAM · uh · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say stamina the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstæmənə/ and the British form is /ˈstæmɪnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.