How to pronounce stanhope
Say it like STAN-up. Stanhope has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAN).
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- STAN
- up
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stanhope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stanhope
American and British speakers say stanhope in essentially the same way: /ˈstænəp/ in the US and /ˈstænəp/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAN-up.
What does stanhope mean?
- A gig, buggy or light phaeton, typically with a high seat and closed back.
- A simple, one-piece microscope consisting of a cylinder of glass with each end curved outwards, one being more convex than the other
- An optical device, typically embedded in a bijou, utilizing a modified Stanhope lens for viewing microphotographs embedded in the device; invented by René Dagron
Where does stanhope come from?
From Stanhope (“a surname”).
Questions about saying stanhope
How do you pronounce stanhope?
Say STAN-up. The American pronunciation is /ˈstænəp/. In British English it is /ˈstænəp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stanhope?
Stanhope has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAN). Broken into parts: STAN · up.
Do Americans and Brits say stanhope the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstænəp/ and the British form is /ˈstænəp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.