Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stamina

/ˈstæmənə/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.39 in modern English

Syllables
stam-i-na
IPA
/ˈstæmənə/
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The energy and strength for continuing to do something over a long period of time; power of sustained exertion, or resistance to hardship, illness etc.

Uncountable

noun

The basic elements of a thing; rudimentary structures or qualities.

Obsolete; Uncountable

noun

plural of stamen

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Latin stāmina, plural of stāmen.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: *steh₂-, stāmina

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈstæmənə/
  • British English: /ˈstæmɪnə/

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce stamina?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈstæmənə/.
What does stamina mean?
The energy and strength for continuing to do something over a long period of time; power of sustained exertion, or resistance to hardship, illness etc.
Where does stamina come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce stamina

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