How to Pronounce Staircase

To pronounce "staircase", say STAIRC-as-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈstɛɹˌkeɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈstɛɹˌkeɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “staircase”

"staircase" has 3 syllables: stairc-as-e. It rhymes with base and trace, if that helps it stick.

What does staircase mean?

noun

A flight of stairs; a stairway.
A connected set of flights of stairs; a stairwell.

verb

To modify (a signal, a graph, etc.) so as to reduce a smooth curve to a series of discrete steps.

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Words that rhyme with staircase

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base trace case embrace pace ace showcase face space disgrace apace efface

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "staircase"?▾

"Staircase" has 3 syllables: stairc · as · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "staircase"?▾

The IPA transcription of "staircase" is /ˈstɛɹˌkeɪs/.

What does "staircase" mean?▾

Staircase: A flight of stairs; a stairway.

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