American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'story' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "story"

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Simple pronunciation
staw-ree
IPA transcription
/ˈstɔ.ɹi/
Word frequency
350th

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What does "story" mean?

  1. a telling or an account of a series of events, either true or invented

Examples of "story" in a sentence

  • She told an interesting story.
  • The book has a great story.
  • The movie is based on a true story.

How common is "story"?

Story is the 350th most common word in English.

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