How to pronounce stratagem
Say it like STRAT-uh-jum. Stratagem has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAT).
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- STRAT
- uh
- jum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stratagem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stratagem
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STRAT-uh-jum.
What does stratagem mean?
- A tactic or artifice designed to gain the upper hand, especially one involving underhanded dealings or deception.
- Specifically, such a tactic or artifice in military operation.
- Military deception or artifice.
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Questions about saying stratagem
How do you pronounce stratagem?
Say STRAT-uh-jum. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrætədʒəm/. In British English it is /ˈstrætədʒəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stratagem?
Stratagem has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAT). Broken into parts: STRAT · uh · jum.
Is stratagem pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈstrætədʒəm/ (STRAT-uh-jum).