How to pronounce status
Say it like STAT-us. Status has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAT).
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- STAT
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Status pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of status
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STAY-tus.
Other ways to say status
Status also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- STAY-tus /ˈsteɪtəs/
What does status mean?
- the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society“he had the status of a minor”“the novel attained the status of a classic”
- a state at a particular time“a condition (or state) of disrepair”“the current status of the arms negotiations”
Where does status come from?
A learned borrowing from Latin status.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with status
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of status.
Questions about saying status
How do you pronounce status?
Say STAT-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈstætəs/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in status?
Status has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAT). Broken into parts: STAT · us.
Is status pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsteɪtəs/ (STAY-tus).