How to pronounce steles
Say it like STEE-leez. Steles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE).
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- STEE
- leez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steles 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.
- leezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of steles
American and British speakers say steles in essentially the same way: /ˈstiliz/ in the US and /ˈstiːliz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEE-leez.
What does steles mean?
- plural of stele
- plural of stela How to pronounce stela
Questions about saying steles
How do you pronounce steles?
Say STEE-leez. The American pronunciation is /ˈstiliz/. In British English it is /ˈstiːliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steles?
Steles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE). Broken into parts: STEE · leez.
Do Americans and Brits say steles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstiliz/ and the British form is /ˈstiːliz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.