How to pronounce stealing
Say it like STEE-ling. Stealing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE).
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- STEE
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stealing 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stealing
American and British speakers say stealing in essentially the same way: /ˈstilɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstiːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEE-ling.
What does stealing mean?
- the act of taking something from someone unlawfully“the thieving is awful at Kennedy International”
- avoiding detection by moving carefully
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with stealing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stealing.
Questions about saying stealing
How do you pronounce stealing?
Say STEE-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈstilɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstiːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stealing?
Stealing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE). Broken into parts: STEE · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say stealing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstilɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstiːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.