How to Pronounce "statehood"
word
ˈsteɪtˌhʊd
STAYT-hood
stˈeɪthʊd
STAYT-hood
Definition
The condition of being an independent state or having official status as a state within a country, such as the United States.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsteɪtˌhʊd
British English
stˈeɪthʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAYT-hood
UK
STAYT-hood
Listen in Context
Puerto Rico is considering statehood.
The country achieved statehood in 1947.
People voted for statehood in the election.
There’s a long debate over whether D.C. should be granted statehood.