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