how to pronounce stamina

/ˈstæmənə/

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stamina is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of stamina in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… going to have the stamina and energy to …”

meanings of stamina

noun:

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

stamina frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word stamina occurs in english on average 3.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.