How to pronounce stayer
Say it like STAY-er. Stayer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY).
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- STAY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stayer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stayer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAY-uh.
What does stayer mean?
- One who, or that which, upholds or supports; a prop.
- One who, or that which, stays, stops, or restrains.
- An athlete, horse, etc. with staying power.
Where does stayer come from?
From stay + -er.
Words that rhyme with stayer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stayer.
Questions about saying stayer
How do you pronounce stayer?
Say STAY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stayer?
Stayer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY). Broken into parts: STAY · er.
Is stayer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsteɪə/ (STAY-uh).