How to pronounce steller
Say it like STEL-er. Steller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEL).
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- STEL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steller 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of steller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STEL-uh.
What does steller mean?
- Steller's sea cow, an extinct sirenian.
Where does steller come from?
After Georg Wilhelm Steller, German naturalist.
Questions about saying steller
How do you pronounce steller?
Say STEL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛlər/. In British English it is /ˈstɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steller?
Steller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEL). Broken into parts: STEL · er.
Is steller 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).