How to pronounce statuary
Say it like STACH-oo-er-ee. Statuary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STACH).
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- STACH
- oo
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Statuary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- erKeep this part quick and light. 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 statuary
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: STACH-oor-ree.
What does statuary mean?
- The craft of making statues.
- Statues considered collectively.
- A person who makes or deals in statues.
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of statues.
Where does statuary come from?
From Latin statuāria (ars) (“(art) of sculpture”), feminine of the adjective statuārius (“of statues”).
Questions about saying statuary
How do you pronounce statuary?
Say STACH-oo-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstætʃuɛri/. In British English it is /ˈstætʃʊəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in statuary?
Statuary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STACH). Broken into parts: STACH · oo · er · ee.
Is statuary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈstætʃʊəri/ (STACH-oor-ree).