How to pronounce states
Say it like STAYTS. States is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STAYTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
States pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of states
American and British speakers say states in essentially the same way: /steɪts/ in the US and /steɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAYTS.
What does states mean?
- plural of state How to pronounce state
- third-person singular simple present indicative of state How to pronounce state
Words that rhyme with states
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of states.
Words that sound like states
- state's
Questions about saying states
How do you pronounce states?
Say STAYTS. The American pronunciation is /steɪts/. In British English it is /steɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in states?
States is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STAYTS.
Do Americans and Brits say states the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /steɪts/ and the British form is /steɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as states?
States sounds the same as state's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.