How to Pronounce "stately"
word
ˈsteɪtɫi
STAYT-lee
stˈeɪtli
STAYT-lee
Definition
Having a grand, dignified, and impressive appearance or manner, often in a slow and formal way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsteɪtɫi
British English
stˈeɪtli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAYT-lee
UK
STAYT-lee
Listen in Context
The palace was very stately and beautiful.
He walked into the room with a stately posture.
The old trees in the garden look very stately.
They live in a stately mansion outside the city.