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How to pronounce status

status
/ˈstætəs/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈsteɪtəs/.

Status, sound by sound

/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

In a sentence

Admins can change a member's status and more.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce status?

Status is pronounced /ˈstætəs/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈsteɪtəs/, is also used.

How many syllables are in status?

Status has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in status?

The first syllable: /ˈstætəs/.

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