How do you pronounce "stately"?

In American English: /ˈsteɪtli/ (STAYTL-ee). In British English: /stˈeɪtli/ (ST-aytl). In Canadian English: /ˈsteɪtli/ (STAYTL-ee). In Australian English: /stˈeɪtli/ (ST-aytl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsteɪtli/ (STAYTL-ee), while in British English it's /stˈeɪtli/ (ST-aytl).

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stately

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/ˈsteɪtli/

STAYTL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

steɪtlstate·ily

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