How to pronounce stratagems
Say it like STRAT-uh-jumz. Stratagems has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAT).
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- STRAT
- uh
- jumz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stratagems 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.
- jumzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stratagems
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STRAT-uh-jumz.
What does stratagems mean?
- plural of stratagem How to pronounce stratagem
Questions about saying stratagems
How do you pronounce stratagems?
Say STRAT-uh-jumz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrætədʒəmz/. In British English it is /ˈstrætədʒəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stratagems?
Stratagems has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAT). Broken into parts: STRAT · uh · jumz.
Is stratagems 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 /ˈstrætədʒəmz/ (STRAT-uh-jumz).