How to pronounce stilus
Say it like STY-lus. Stilus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY).
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- STY
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stilus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stilus
American and British speakers say stilus in essentially the same way: /ˈstaɪləs/ in the US and /ˈstaɪləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: STY-lus.
What does stilus mean?
- Alternative spelling of stylus.
Words that rhyme with stilus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stilus.
Words that sound like stilus
Questions about saying stilus
How do you pronounce stilus?
Say STY-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈstaɪləs/. In British English it is /ˈstaɪləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stilus?
Stilus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY). Broken into parts: STY · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say stilus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstaɪləs/ and the British form is /ˈstaɪləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as stilus?
Stilus sounds the same as stylus in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.