How to pronounce stella
Say it like STEL-uh. Stella has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEL).
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- STEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stella 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stella
American and British speakers say stella in essentially the same way: /ˈstɛlə/ in the US and /ˈstɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEL-uh.
What does stella mean?
- A star-shaped structure.
- Alternative letter-case form of Stella.
Where does stella come from?
Borrowed from Latin stēlla (“a star”).
Words that rhyme with stella
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stella.
Questions about saying stella
How do you pronounce stella?
Say STEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛlə/. In British English it is /ˈstɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stella?
Stella has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEL). Broken into parts: STEL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say stella the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɛlə/ and the British form is /ˈstɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.