How to pronounce stapler
Say it like STAY-pler. Stapler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY).
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- STAY
- pler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stapler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- plerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stapler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAY-pluh.
What does stapler mean?
- A device which binds together sheets of paper by driving a thin metal staple through the sheets and simultaneously folding over the ends of the staple against the back surface of the paper.
- Any device for stapling with (small or large) staples, including any office stapler, staple gun, or hammer tacker.
- A dealer in staple goods.
- One employed to sort wool according to its staple.
Where does stapler come from?
From staple (verb) + -er.
Questions about saying stapler
How do you pronounce stapler?
Say STAY-pler. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪplɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪplə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stapler?
Stapler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY). Broken into parts: STAY · pler.
Is stapler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsteɪplə/ (STAY-pluh).