How to Pronounce Stalemate

To pronounce "stalemate", say STAL-em-at-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

STAL-em-at-e

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"stalemate" has 4 syllables: stal-em-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does stalemate mean?

noun

  1. The state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves, resulting in a draw.
  2. Any situation that has no obvious possible movement, but does not involve any personal loss.

verb

  1. To bring about a state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves.
  2. To bring about a stalemate, in which no advance in an argument is achieved.

Words that rhyme with stalemate

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stalemate"?▾

"Stalemate" has 4 syllables: stal · em · at · e.

What does "stalemate" mean?▾

Stalemate: The state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves, resulting in a draw.

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