How to Pronounce "stalemate"
word
ˈsteɪɫˌmeɪt
STAYL-mayt
stˈeɪlmeɪt
STAYL-mayt
Definition
A situation where neither side can make progress or win, often used in games like chess or to describe negotiations or conflicts that are stuck.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsteɪɫˌmeɪt
British English
stˈeɪlmeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAYL-mayt
UK
STAYL-mayt
Listen in Context
The chess game ended in a stalemate.
Negotiations reached a stalemate after hours of discussion.
There is a stalemate between the two teams.
We're in a stalemate—no one wants to compromise.