How to Pronounce Stately

To pronounce "stately", say STAT-ely — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsteɪtli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsteɪtli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stately”

"stately" has 2 syllables: stat-ely. It rhymes with innately and sedately, if that helps it stick.

What does stately mean?

adjective

  1. Of people: worthy of respect; dignified, regal.
  2. Of movement: deliberate, unhurried; dignified.

adverb

  1. In a stately manner.

Words that rhyme with stately

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

innatelysedatelylatelygreatlyornatelystraitlystraightlygateleygately

Related words

dignifiedimposingelegantimpressivenobleformalcourtlytall

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stately"?▾

"Stately" has 2 syllables: stat · ely.

What is the IPA transcription of "stately"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stately" is /ˈsteɪtli/.

What does "stately" mean?▾

Stately: Of people: worthy of respect; dignified, regal.

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