How to pronounce stipendiary
Say it like sty-PEN-dee-er-ee. Stipendiary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN).
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- sty
- PEN
- dee
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stipendiary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- styKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stipendiary
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: sty-PEN-dyuh-ree.
What does stipendiary mean?
- Receiving a stipend.
- One who receives a stipend.
Where does stipendiary come from?
From Latin stipendiarius.
Words that rhyme with stipendiary
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Questions about saying stipendiary
How do you pronounce stipendiary?
Say sty-PEN-dee-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /staɪˈpɛndiˌɛri/. In British English it is /staɪˈpɛndjəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stipendiary?
Stipendiary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN). Broken into parts: sty · PEN · dee · er · ee.
Is stipendiary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /staɪˈpɛndjəri/ (sty-PEN-dyuh-ree).