How to pronounce stater
Say it like STAY-ter. Stater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY).
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- STAY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stater 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STAY-tuh.
What does stater mean?
- One who states.“a stater of truths or opinions”
- A gold, silver or electrum coin of ancient Greece.
Where does stater come from?
From state + -er (agent noun suffix).
Words that rhyme with stater
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stater.
Questions about saying stater
How do you pronounce stater?
Say STAY-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stater?
Stater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY). Broken into parts: STAY · ter.
Is stater pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsteɪtə/ (STAY-tuh).