How to pronounce stayover
Say it like STAY-oh-ver. Stayover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY).
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- STAY
- oh
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stayover 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.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stayover
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STAY-oh-vuh.
What does stayover mean?
- An overnight stay.
- A short interruption in a journey or the place visited during such an interruption.
Where does stayover come from?
From stay + over.
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Words that rhyme with stayover
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Questions about saying stayover
How do you pronounce stayover?
Say STAY-oh-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪˌoʊvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪˌəʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stayover?
Stayover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY). Broken into parts: STAY · oh · ver.
Is stayover 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 /ˈsteɪˌəʊvə/ (STAY-oh-vuh).