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How to pronounce 'stay' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "stay" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "stay"

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Simple pronunciation
stay
IPA transcription
/steɪ/
Word frequency
409th

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What does "stay" mean?

  1. 1.to remain in a specific place or position
  2. 2.a period of time spent in a place

Examples of "stay" in a sentence

  • I will stay at home today.
  • She will stay with her friend.
  • He couldn't stay calm in the meeting.

How common is "stay"?

Stay is the 409th most common word in English.

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