How to pronounce student
Say it like STOO-dunt. Student has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO).
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- STOO
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Student pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of student
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: STYOO-dunt.
What does student mean?
- a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
- a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
Where does student come from?
From Middle English student, studient, from Old French estudiant, estudiente, from Latin studēns, present participle of studeō (“dedicate oneself to, study”).
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Words that rhyme with student
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Questions about saying student
How do you pronounce student?
Say STOO-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈstudənt/. In British English it is /ˈstjuːdənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in student?
Student has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO). Broken into parts: STOO · dunt.
Is student pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈstjuːdənt/ (STYOO-dunt).