How to pronounce stylus
Say it like STY-lus. Stylus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY).
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- STY
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stylus 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 stylus
American and British speakers say stylus in essentially the same way: /ˈstaɪləs/ in the US and /ˈstaɪləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: STY-lus.
What does stylus mean?
- An ancient writing implement consisting of a small rod with a pointed end for scratching letters on clay, wax-covered tablets or other surfaces, and a blunt end for obliterating them.
- A small implement with a pointed end used for engraving and tracing.
- A small device resembling a pen used to input handwritten text or drawings directly into an electronic device with a touch-sensitive screen.
Where does stylus come from?
Borrowed from Latin stylus (“a stake or pale”).
Words that rhyme with stylus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stylus.
Questions about saying stylus
How do you pronounce stylus?
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 stylus?
Stylus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY). Broken into parts: STY · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say stylus 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.