How to pronounce stell
Say it like STEL. Stell is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stell 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.
American vs British pronunciation of stell
American and British speakers say stell in essentially the same way: /stɛl/ in the US and /stɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEL.
What does stell mean?
- A stall; a fold for cattle.
- A prop; a support, as for the feet in standing or climbing.
- A still.
Where does stell come from?
Alteration of stall, after the verb to stell.
Words that rhyme with stell
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stell.
Questions about saying stell
How do you pronounce stell?
Say STEL. The American pronunciation is /stɛl/. In British English it is /stɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stell?
Stell is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STEL.
Do Americans and Brits say stell the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stɛl/ and the British form is /stɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.