How to pronounce stillwater
Say it like STIL-waw-ter. Stillwater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIL).
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- STIL
- waw
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stillwater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stillwater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STIL-waw-tuh.
What does stillwater mean?
- Alternative form of still water.
Questions about saying stillwater
How do you pronounce stillwater?
Say STIL-waw-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪlˌwɔtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɪlˌwɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stillwater?
Stillwater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIL). Broken into parts: STIL · waw · ter.
Is stillwater 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 /ˈstɪlˌwɔːtə/ (STIL-waw-tuh).