How to pronounce streetscape
Say it like STREETS-kayp. Streetscape has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STREETS).
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- STREETS
- kayp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Streetscape pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STREETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kaypGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of streetscape
American and British speakers say streetscape in essentially the same way: /ˈstritsˌkeɪp/ in the US and /ˈstritsˌkeɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: STREETS-kayp.
What does streetscape mean?
- The visual elements of a street, including the road, adjoining buildings, sidewalks, street furniture, trees and open spaces, etc, that combine to form the street's character.
Where does streetscape come from?
From street + -scape.
Questions about saying streetscape
How do you pronounce streetscape?
Say STREETS-kayp. The American pronunciation is /ˈstritsˌkeɪp/. In British English it is /ˈstritsˌkeɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in streetscape?
Streetscape has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STREETS). Broken into parts: STREETS · kayp.
Do Americans and Brits say streetscape the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstritsˌkeɪp/ and the British form is /ˈstritsˌkeɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.