How to pronounce statue
Say it like STACH-oo. Statue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STACH).
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- STACH
- oo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Statue 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.
- ooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of statue
American and British speakers say statue in essentially the same way: /ˈstæˌtʃu/ in the US and /ˈstætʃuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: STACH-oo.
What does statue mean?
- a sculpture representing a human or animal
Where does statue come from?
From Old French statue, from Latin statua, derived from statuō (“set up or erect”).
Questions about saying statue
How do you pronounce statue?
Say STACH-oo. The American pronunciation is /ˈstæˌtʃu/. In British English it is /ˈstætʃuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in statue?
Statue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STACH). Broken into parts: STACH · oo.
Do Americans and Brits say statue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstæˌtʃu/ and the British form is /ˈstætʃuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.