How to pronounce stannous
Say it like STAN-us. Stannous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAN).
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- STAN
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stannous 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stannous
American and British speakers say stannous in essentially the same way: /ˈstænəs/ in the US and /ˈstænəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAN-us.
What does stannous mean?
- Containing bivalent tin.
Where does stannous come from?
From stann- + -ous, from Latin stannum.
Questions about saying stannous
How do you pronounce stannous?
Say STAN-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈstænəs/. In British English it is /ˈstænəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stannous?
Stannous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAN). Broken into parts: STAN · us.
Do Americans and Brits say stannous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstænəs/ and the British form is /ˈstænəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.