How to pronounce statesmanlike
Say it like stuh-TES-mun-lyke. Statesmanlike has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES).
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- stuh
- TES
- mun
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Statesmanlike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of statesmanlike
American and British speakers say statesmanlike in essentially the same way: /stəˈtɛsmənˌlaɪk/ in the US and /stəˈtɛsmənˌlaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: stuh-TES-mun-lyke.
What does statesmanlike mean?
- Like a statesman, demonstrating the skills and qualities of a respected leader.
Where does statesmanlike come from?
From statesman + -like.
Questions about saying statesmanlike
How do you pronounce statesmanlike?
Say stuh-TES-mun-lyke. The American pronunciation is /stəˈtɛsmənˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /stəˈtɛsmənˌlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in statesmanlike?
Statesmanlike has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES). Broken into parts: stuh · TES · mun · lyke.
Do Americans and Brits say statesmanlike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stəˈtɛsmənˌlaɪk/ and the British form is /stəˈtɛsmənˌlaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.