How to pronounce staniel
Say it like STAN-yul. Staniel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAN).
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- STAN
- yul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Staniel 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.
- yulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of staniel
American and British speakers say staniel in essentially the same way: /ˈstænjəl/ in the US and /ˈstænjəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAN-yul.
What does staniel mean?
- The kestrel or windhover.
Where does staniel come from?
From Middle English staniel (“bird of prey”), from Old English stānġilla, stānġella (“staniel, pelican”, literally “rock-crier”), from stān (“stone, rock”) + ġella (“yeller, crier”).
Words that rhyme with staniel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of staniel.
Questions about saying staniel
How do you pronounce staniel?
Say STAN-yul. The American pronunciation is /ˈstænjəl/. In British English it is /ˈstænjəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in staniel?
Staniel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAN). Broken into parts: STAN · yul.
Do Americans and Brits say staniel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstænjəl/ and the British form is /ˈstænjəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.