How to Pronounce stationary vs stationery
Key Pronunciation Contrast
Homophones (⁄ˈsteɪ.ʃə.nɛr.i⁄): ‘stationary’ (with -a-) means motionless; ‘stationery’ (with -e-) refers to writing paper and envelopes.
Contrast: Homophones: identical ⁄ˈsteɪ.ʃə.nɛr.i⁄
stationery
⁄ˈsteɪʃəneri⁄
STA·tion·er·y
Writing materials, envelopes, office materials.
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What is the difference in pronunciation between "stationary" and "stationery"?
Homophones (⁄ˈsteɪ.ʃə.nɛr.i⁄): ‘stationary’ (with -a-) means motionless; ‘stationery’ (with -e-) refers to writing paper and envelopes.
Where does the syllable stress fall in "stationary" vs "stationery"?
"stationary" has 4 syllable(s) (sta · tion · ar · y) with stress on "STA". "stationery" has 4 syllable(s) (sta · tion · er · y) with stress on "STA".
Why do English learners often confuse "stationary" and "stationery"?
Learners frequently confuse them due to the close sound contrast: Homophones: identical ⁄ˈsteɪ.ʃə.nɛr.i⁄. In rapid spoken English, context and vowel duration are the primary differentiators.
What are example sentences for "stationary" and "stationery"?
Example for "stationary": "The train remained stationary for a few moments, before lurching forward along the track." Example for "stationery": "When the school year finished, he put all of his stationery away in the loft, as he would have no need for pencils and exercise books during the holidays."