How to pronounce stealer
Say it like STEE-ler. Stealer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE).
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- STEE
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stealer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stealer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STEE-luh.
What does stealer mean?
- One who steals; a thief.“a child-stealer”
- The endmost plank of a strake which stops short of the stem or stern.
Where does stealer come from?
From Middle English stelere, equivalent to steal + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with stealer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stealer.
Questions about saying stealer
How do you pronounce stealer?
Say STEE-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈstilɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstiːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stealer?
Stealer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE). Broken into parts: STEE · ler.
Is stealer 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 /ˈstiːlə/ (STEE-luh).