How to pronounce stationer
Say it like STAY-shuh-ner. Stationer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY).
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- STAY
- shuh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stationer 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stationer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAY-shuh-nuh.
What does stationer mean?
- A person or business that sells stationery.
Where does stationer come from?
From Medieval Latin statiōnārius.
Questions about saying stationer
How do you pronounce stationer?
Say STAY-shuh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪʃənɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪʃənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stationer?
Stationer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY). Broken into parts: STAY · shuh · ner.
Is stationer 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 /ˈsteɪʃənə/ (STAY-shuh-nuh).