To pronounce "stakeout", say STAK-eout — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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STAK-eout
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"stakeout" has 2 syllables: stak-eout. It rhymes with stout and rout, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The police had a stakeout in place where they expected the crime to occur.”
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"Stakeout" has 2 syllables: stak · eout.
Stakeout: The act of watching a location and/or people, generally covertly.
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