How to pronounce steadfast
Say it like STED-fast. Steadfast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STED).
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- STED
- fast
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steadfast pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fastGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of steadfast
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: STED-fahst.
What does steadfast mean?
- Fixed or unchanging; steady.
- Firmly loyal or constant; unswerving.“steadfast support”
Where does steadfast come from?
From Middle English stedefast, from Old English stedefæst, from Proto-Germanic *stadifastuz, equivalent to stead (“place; spot; position”) + fast (“firm; fixed”).
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Questions about saying steadfast
How do you pronounce steadfast?
Say STED-fast. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛdˌfæst/. In British English it is /ˈstɛdfɑːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steadfast?
Steadfast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STED). Broken into parts: STED · fast.
Is steadfast pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈstɛdfɑːst/ (STED-fahst).