How to Pronounce Stadia

To pronounce "stadia", say STAD-ia — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

STAD-ia

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💡 Tip for remembering “stadia”

"stadia" has 2 syllables: stad-ia. It rhymes with arcadia and acadia, if that helps it stick.

What does stadia mean?

noun

  1. A level staff or graduated rod used by surveyors to measure differences in level, or to measure horizontal distances by sighting the stadia hairs (graduations) through a telescope.
  2. (historically) A graduated brass triangle used to measure the distance of a target by comparison of the graduations with the heights of soldiers or horses.

noun

  1. A Greek unit of measurement, equivalent to six plethra or six hundred podes, which, though varying in precise length, is generally accepted to be equivalent to approximately 185·4 metres.

noun

  1. A venue where sporting events are held.
  2. An Ancient Greek racecourse, especially, the Olympic course for foot races.

Synonyms

stadiumsOlympic stadiumstadiastadia rodarena

Words that rhyme with stadia

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

arcadiaacadialeucadialocadia

Related words

stageplaygroundinstararenasleveling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stadia"?▾

"Stadia" has 2 syllables: stad · ia.

What does "stadia" mean?▾

Stadia: A level staff or graduated rod used by surveyors to measure differences in level, or to measure horizontal distances by sighting the stadia hairs (graduations) through a telescope.

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