How do you pronounce "stave"?

In American English: /ˈsteɪv/ (STAYV). In British English: /stˈeɪv/ (ST). In Canadian English: /ˈsteɪv/ (STAYV). In Australian English: /stˈeɪv/ (ST).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsteɪv/ (STAYV), while in British English it's /stˈeɪv/ (ST).

How to Pronounce "stave"

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stave

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/ˈsteɪv/

STAYV

Syllable Breakdown

steɪvstave

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