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Como Pronunciar stationery vs stationary

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Homophones (⁄ˈsteɪ.ʃə.nɛr.i⁄): ‘stationary’ (with -a-) means motionless; ‘stationery’ (with -e-) refers to writing paper and envelopes.

Contraste: Homophones: identical ⁄ˈsteɪ.ʃə.nɛr.i⁄

stationery

⁄ˈsteɪʃəneri⁄

Sílabas

STA·tion·er·y

Definição:

Writing materials, envelopes, office materials.

“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.”

stationary

⁄ˈsteɪ.ʃə.nər.i⁄

Sílabas

STA·tion·ar·y

Definição:

Not moving.

“The train remained stationary for a few moments, before lurching forward along the track.”

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Perguntas Frequentes: stationery vs stationary

Difference between stationery and stationary?

Homophones (⁄ˈsteɪ.ʃə.nɛr.i⁄): ‘stationary’ (with -a-) means motionless; ‘stationery’ (with -e-) refers to writing paper and envelopes.

Syllable stress in stationery vs stationary?

"stationery" has 4 syllables (sta · tion · er · y). "stationary" has 4 syllables (sta · tion · ar · y).

Why are stationery and stationary easily confused?

Homophones: identical ⁄ˈsteɪ.ʃə.nɛr.i⁄

Example sentences for stationery and stationary?

"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. "stationary": The train remained stationary for a few moments, before lurching forward along the track.