How to pronounce statute
Say it like STACH-oot. Statute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STACH).
- STACH
- oot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Statute 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.
- ootKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of statute
American and British speakers say statute in essentially the same way: /ˈstætʃut/ in the US and /ˈstætʃuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STACH-oot.
What does statute mean?
- an act passed by a legislative body
- enacted by a legislative body“statute law”“codified written laws”
Where does statute come from?
From Middle English statut, from Old French statut, from Late Latin statutum (“a statute”), neuter singular of Latin statutus, past participle of statuō (“to set up, establish”).
Questions about saying statute
How do you pronounce statute?
Say STACH-oot. The American pronunciation is /ˈstætʃut/. In British English it is /ˈstætʃuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in statute?
Statute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STACH). Broken into parts: STACH · oot.
Do Americans and Brits say statute the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstætʃut/ and the British form is /ˈstætʃuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.