How to pronounce stratus
Say it like STRAY-tus. Stratus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY).
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- STRAY
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stratus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stratus
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STRAY-tus.
What does stratus mean?
- A principal, low-level cloud type in the form of a gray layer with a rather uniform base, usually not associated with precipitation, and capable of producing corona phenomena and a weak, uniform luminance.
Where does stratus come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin strātus (“spread or stretched out”).
Words that rhyme with stratus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stratus.
Questions about saying stratus
How do you pronounce stratus?
Say STRAY-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˈstreɪtəs/. In British English it is /ˈstreɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stratus?
Stratus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY). Broken into parts: STRAY · tus.
Is stratus 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 /ˈstreɪtəs/ (STRAY-tus).