How to pronounce statesman
Say it like STAYT-smun. Statesman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAYT).
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- STAYT
- smun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Statesman 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.
- smunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of statesman
American and British speakers say statesman in essentially the same way: /ˈsteɪtsmən/ in the US and /ˈsteɪtsmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAYT-smun.
What does statesman mean?
- A man who is a leader in national or international affairs.
- A male political leader who promotes the public good or who is recognized for probity, leadership, or the qualities necessary to govern a state.
Where does statesman come from?
From state + -s- + -man, modeled after French homme d'État.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying statesman
How do you pronounce statesman?
Say STAYT-smun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪtsmən/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪtsmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in statesman?
Statesman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAYT). Broken into parts: STAYT · smun.
Do Americans and Brits say statesman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsteɪtsmən/ and the British form is /ˈsteɪtsmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.