How to Pronounce Stalled

To pronounce "stalled", say STALL-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

STALL-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “stalled”

"stalled" has 2 syllables: stall-ed. It rhymes with appalled and enthralled, if that helps it stick.

What does stalled mean?

verb

  1. To put (an animal, etc.) in a stall.

    “to stall an ox”

  2. To fatten.

    “to stall cattle”

verb

  1. To employ delaying tactics against.

    “He stalled the creditors as long as he could.”

  2. To employ delaying tactics.

    “Soon it became clear that she was stalling to give him time to get away.”

Words that rhyme with stalled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

appalledenthralleddrawledpiebaldscaldhauledcalledwaldbawledsprawledinstalledscrawled

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stalled"?▾

"Stalled" has 2 syllables: stall · ed.

What does "stalled" mean?▾

Stalled: To put (an animal, etc.) in a stall.

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