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