How to pronounce styli
Say it like STY-ly. Styli has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY).
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- STY
- ly
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Styli 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.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of styli
American and British speakers say styli in essentially the same way: /ˈstaɪlaɪ/ in the US and /ˈstaɪlaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STY-ly.
What does styli mean?
- plural of stylus How to pronounce stylus
Questions about saying styli
How do you pronounce styli?
Say STY-ly. The American pronunciation is /ˈstaɪlaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈstaɪlaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in styli?
Styli has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY). Broken into parts: STY · ly.
Do Americans and Brits say styli the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstaɪlaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈstaɪlaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.