How to pronounce stellar
Say it like STEL-er. Stellar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEL).
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- STEL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stellar 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stellar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STEL-uh.
What does stellar mean?
- indicating the most important performer or role“the leading man”“prima ballerina”
- being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars“an astral body”“stellar light”
Where does stellar come from?
Borrowed from Latin stēllāris.
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Words that rhyme with stellar
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Questions about saying stellar
How do you pronounce stellar?
Say STEL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stellar?
Stellar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEL). Broken into parts: STEL · er.
Is stellar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstɛlə/ (STEL-uh).