How do you pronounce "stalemate"?

In American English: /ˈsteɪlˌmeɪt/ (STAYL-mayt). In British English: /stˈeɪlmeɪt/ (ST-aylm). In Canadian English: /ˈsteɪlˌmeɪt/ (STAYL-mayt). In Australian English: /stˈeɪlmeɪt/ (ST-aylm).

Is "stalemate" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsteɪlˌmeɪt/ (STAYL-mayt), while in British English it's /stˈeɪlmeɪt/ (ST-aylm).

How to Pronounce "stalemate"

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stalemate

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/ˈsteɪlˌmeɪt/

STAYL-mayt

Syllable Breakdown

steɪlstale·meɪtmate

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