How to pronounce stannary
Say it like STAN-uh-ree. Stannary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAN).
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- STAN
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stannary 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stannary
American and British speakers say stannary in essentially the same way: /ˈstænəri/ in the US and /ˈstænəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAN-uh-ree.
What does stannary mean?
- Of or pertaining to tin mining, especially in Cornwall.
- A tin mine or tinworks.
Where does stannary come from?
From Late Latin stannaria, from Latin stannum (“tin”).
Words that rhyme with stannary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stannary.
Questions about saying stannary
How do you pronounce stannary?
Say STAN-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈstænəri/. In British English it is /ˈstænəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stannary?
Stannary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAN). Broken into parts: STAN · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say stannary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstænəri/ and the British form is /ˈstænəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.