How to pronounce stationery
Say it like STAY-shuh-ner-ee. Stationery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY).
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- STAY
- shuh
- ner
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stationery 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.
- nerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stationery
American and British speakers say stationery in essentially the same way: /ˈsteɪʃəˌnɛri/ in the US and /ˈsteɪʃənəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAY-shuh-nuh-ree.
What does stationery mean?
- Writing materials, envelopes, office materials.“When the school year finished, he put all of his stationery away in the loft, as he would have no need for pencils and exercise books during the holidays.”
Where does stationery come from?
From stationer + -y.
Words that rhyme with stationery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stationery.
Words that sound like stationery
Questions about saying stationery
How do you pronounce stationery?
Say STAY-shuh-ner-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪʃəˌnɛri/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪʃənəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stationery?
Stationery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY). Broken into parts: STAY · shuh · ner · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say stationery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsteɪʃəˌnɛri/ and the British form is /ˈsteɪʃənəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as stationery?
Stationery sounds the same as stationary in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.