How to pronounce stane
Say it like STAYN. Stane is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of stane
American and British speakers say stane in essentially the same way: /steɪn/ in the US and /steɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAYN.
What does stane mean?
- A dialectal or obsolete form of stone.
Where does stane come from?
From Northern Middle English stan, stane, from Old English stān (“stone”).
Words that rhyme with stane
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stane.
Words that sound like stane
Questions about saying stane
How do you pronounce stane?
Say STAYN. The American pronunciation is /steɪn/. In British English it is /steɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stane?
Stane is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say stane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /steɪn/ and the British form is /steɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as stane?
Stane sounds the same as stain in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.