How to pronounce study
Say it like STUHD-ee. Study has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHD).
- STUHD
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Study pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of study
American and British speakers say study in essentially the same way: /ˈstʌdi/ in the US and /ˈstʌdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHD-ee.
What does study mean?
- To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.“Students are expected to start studying for final exams in March.”
- To take a course or courses on a subject.“I study medicine at the university.”
- To acquire knowledge on a subject with the intention of applying it in practice.“Biologists study living things.”
- Mental effort to acquire knowledge or learning.“The study of languages is fascinating.”
- The act of studying or examining; examination.“I made a careful study of his sister.”
- Any particular branch of learning that is studied; any object of attentive consideration.
Where does study come from?
Inherited from Middle English studien, from Old French estudier (Modern French étudier), from estudie (noun), borrowed from Latin studium.
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Words that rhyme with study
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Questions about saying study
How do you pronounce study?
Say STUHD-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstʌdi/. In British English it is /ˈstʌdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in study?
Study has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHD). Broken into parts: STUHD · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say study the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstʌdi/ and the British form is /ˈstʌdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.