How to pronounce stelae
Say it like STEE-lee. Stelae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE).
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- STEE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stelae 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stelae
American and British speakers say stelae in essentially the same way: /ˈstili/ in the US and /ˈstiːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEE-lee.
What does stelae mean?
- plural of stela How to pronounce stela
Words that rhyme with stelae
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stelae.
Words that sound like stelae
Questions about saying stelae
How do you pronounce stelae?
Say STEE-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstili/. In British English it is /ˈstiːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stelae?
Stelae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE). Broken into parts: STEE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say stelae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstili/ and the British form is /ˈstiːli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as stelae?
Stelae sounds the same as steely in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.