How to pronounce stealthy
Say it like STEL-thee. Stealthy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEL).
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- STEL
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stealthy 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.
American vs British pronunciation of stealthy
American and British speakers say stealthy in essentially the same way: /ˈstɛlθi/ in the US and /ˈstɛlθi/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEL-thee.
What does stealthy mean?
- Characterized by or resembling stealth or secrecy.“stealthy military maneuvers”
Where does stealthy come from?
From stealth + -y.
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Words that rhyme with stealthy
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Questions about saying stealthy
How do you pronounce stealthy?
Say STEL-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛlθi/. In British English it is /ˈstɛlθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stealthy?
Stealthy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEL). Broken into parts: STEL · thee.
Do Americans and Brits say stealthy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɛlθi/ and the British form is /ˈstɛlθi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.