How to Pronounce "stairwells"
word
ˈstɛɹˌwɛɫz
STAIR-welz
stˈeəwɛlz
STAIR-welz
Definition
A stairwell is the vertical space in a building that contains a staircase, often enclosed by walls.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɛɹˌwɛɫz
British English
stˈeəwɛlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAIR-welz
UK
STAIR-welz
Listen in Context
The exit is at the end of the stairwell.
The children played in the stairwell after school.
There is a light in every stairwell for safety.
During the fire drill, everyone had to use the stairwell instead of the elevator.