How to Pronounce "stairwell"
word
/ˈstɛɹˌwɛɫ/
STAIR-wel
/stˈeəwɛl/
STAIR-wel
Definition
A stairwell is the shaft or vertical space in a building that contains a staircase, usually connecting different floors.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈstɛɹˌwɛɫ/
British English
/stˈeəwɛl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAIR-wel
UK
STAIR-wel
Listen in Context
The fire exit is in the stairwell.
He cleaned the stairwell every Saturday.
Please do not leave trash in the stairwell.
She heard someone singing in the stairwell late at night.