How to pronounce stapes
Say it like STAY-peez. Stapes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY).
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- STAY
- peez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stapes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- peezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stapes
American and British speakers say stapes in essentially the same way: /ˈsteɪpiz/ in the US and /ˈsteɪpiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAY-peez.
What does stapes mean?
- A small stirrup-shaped innermost ossicle of the middle ear of mammals, transmitting vibrations from the incus to the inner ear.
- plural of stape
Where does stapes come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin stapēs (“stirrup”).
Questions about saying stapes
How do you pronounce stapes?
Say STAY-peez. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪpiz/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪpiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stapes?
Stapes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY). Broken into parts: STAY · peez.
Do Americans and Brits say stapes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsteɪpiz/ and the British form is /ˈsteɪpiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.