How to pronounce stealthier
Say it like STEL-thee-er. Stealthier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEL).
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- STEL
- thee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stealthier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stealthier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STEL-thee-uh.
What does stealthier mean?
- comparative form of stealthy: more stealthy How to pronounce stealthy
Questions about saying stealthier
How do you pronounce stealthier?
Say STEL-thee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛlθiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɛlθiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stealthier?
Stealthier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEL). Broken into parts: STEL · thee · er.
Is stealthier 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 /ˈstɛlθiə/ (STEL-thee-uh).