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How to pronounce statant

Say it like STAY-tunt. Statant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY).

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US American/ˈsteɪtənt/STAY-tunt
UK British/ˈsteɪtənt/STAY-tunt
  • STAY
  • tunt
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Statant pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  2. tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of statant

  • Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.

British respelling: STAY-tunt.

What does statant mean?

adjective
  1. Standing on all four feet or paws.

Where does statant come from?

From Latin stare (“to stand”).

Words that rhyme with statant

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of statant.

Questions about saying statant

How do you pronounce statant?

Say STAY-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪtənt/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in statant?

Statant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY). Broken into parts: STAY · tunt.

Is statant pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsteɪtənt/ (STAY-tunt).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).