How to pronounce stanzas
Say it like STAN-zuz. Stanzas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAN).
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- STAN
- zuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stanzas 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.
- zuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stanzas
American and British speakers say stanzas in essentially the same way: /ˈstænzəz/ in the US and /ˈstænzəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAN-zuz.
What does stanzas mean?
- plural of stanza How to pronounce stanza
Questions about saying stanzas
How do you pronounce stanzas?
Say STAN-zuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstænzəz/. In British English it is /ˈstænzəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stanzas?
Stanzas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAN). Broken into parts: STAN · zuz.
Do Americans and Brits say stanzas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstænzəz/ and the British form is /ˈstænzəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.