How to pronounce estoile
Say it like ih-STOYL. Estoile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOYL).
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- ih
- STOYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Estoile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STOYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of estoile
American and British speakers say estoile in essentially the same way: /ɪˈstɔɪl/ in the US and /ɪˈstɔɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-STOYL.
What does estoile mean?
- A six-pointed star whose rays are wavy, as opposed to the straight lines of a mullet.
Where does estoile come from?
Old French, from Latin stēlla.
Words that rhyme with estoile
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of estoile.
Questions about saying estoile
How do you pronounce estoile?
Say ih-STOYL. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈstɔɪl/. In British English it is /ɪˈstɔɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in estoile?
Estoile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOYL). Broken into parts: ih · STOYL.
Do Americans and Brits say estoile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈstɔɪl/ and the British form is /ɪˈstɔɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.