How to pronounce statutes
Say it like STACH-oots. Statutes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STACH).
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- STACH
- oots
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Statutes 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.
- ootsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of statutes
American and British speakers say statutes in essentially the same way: /ˈstætʃuts/ in the US and /ˈstætʃuːts/ in the UK.
British respelling: STACH-oots.
What does statutes mean?
- plural of statute How to pronounce statute“The governor issued many statutes during his term.”
Questions about saying statutes
How do you pronounce statutes?
Say STACH-oots. The American pronunciation is /ˈstætʃuts/. In British English it is /ˈstætʃuːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in statutes?
Statutes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STACH). Broken into parts: STACH · oots.
Do Americans and Brits say statutes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstætʃuts/ and the British form is /ˈstætʃuːts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.