How to Pronounce "stampede"
word
/stæmˈpid/
stam-PEED
/stæmpˈiːd/
stamp-EED
Definition
A stampede is when a large group of animals or people suddenly run in the same direction in a wild or uncontrolled way, usually out of fear or excitement.
IPA Transcription
American English
/stæmˈpid/
British English
/stæmpˈiːd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
stam-PEED
UK
stamp-EED
Listen in Context
A loud noise caused the cows to stampede across the field.
There was a stampede at the concert when the doors opened.
Many people were hurt in the stampede.
When someone shouted 'fire', a stampede broke out in the crowded hall.