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How to pronounce “staid”

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Pronunciation guide for staid

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of staid with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Why is colonialism (still) romanticized?on the same set of clichéd, tired, staid old stereotypes.
Definition summary
Not capricious or impulsive; sedate, serious, sober.

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How to pronounce staid

Why is colonialism (still) romanticized?

on the same set of clichéd, tired, staid old stereotypes.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “staid”

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • Not capricious or impulsive; sedate, serious, sober.
  • (rare) Always fixed in the same location; stationary.
  • [Verb]
  • Obsolete spelling of stayed.

Practice Nearby Words

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