How to Pronounce “stamina”

American (US)

/ˈstæmənə/

British (UK)

/ˈstæmɪnə/

noun — The energy and strength for continuing to do something over a long period of time; power of sustained exertion, or resistance to hardship, illness etc.

Example: He has a lot of stamina. I suppose that's why he can run for a long time.

Where the stress falls. “stamina” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈstæmənə/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈstæmənə/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "stamina" mean?

stamina (noun): The energy and strength for continuing to do something over a long period of time; power of sustained exertion, or resistance to hardship, illness etc. For example — He has a lot of stamina. I suppose that's why he can run for a long time.

How do you pronounce "stamina" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈstæmənə/. British English: /ˈstæmɪnə/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "stamina"?

/ˈstæmənə/ in American English, /ˈstæmɪnə/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "stamina"?

“stamina” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈstæmənə/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.