How to pronounce stately
Say it like STAYT-lee. Stately has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAYT).
- STAYT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stately pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stately
American and British speakers say stately in essentially the same way: /ˈsteɪtli/ in the US and /ˈsteɪtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAYT-lee.
What does stately mean?
- Worthy of respect; dignified, regal.
- Deliberate, unhurried; dignified.
- Grand; impressive; imposing.
- In a stately manner.
Where does stately come from?
From Middle English staately, staatly, stateli, statelie, stately, statelyche, statelye, statli, statly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with stately
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stately.
Questions about saying stately
How do you pronounce stately?
Say STAYT-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪtli/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stately?
Stately has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAYT). Broken into parts: STAYT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say stately the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsteɪtli/ and the British form is /ˈsteɪtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.