How to Pronounce Staple

To pronounce "staple", say STAPL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsteɪ.pəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsteɪ.pəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “staple”

"staple" has 2 syllables: stapl-e. It rhymes with papal, if that helps it stick.

What does staple mean?

noun

  1. A town containing merchants who have exclusive right, under royal authority, to purchase or produce certain goods for export; also, the body of such merchants seen as a group.
  2. (by extension) Place of supply; source.

verb

  1. To sort according to its staple.

    “to staple cotton”

adjective

  1. Relating to, or being market of staple for, commodities.

    “a staple town”

  2. Established in commerce; occupying the markets; settled.

    “a staple trade”

Words that rhyme with staple

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

papal

Related words

basicessentialcommoditybasebasisfundamentalbaselineprincipal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "staple"?▾

"Staple" has 2 syllables: stapl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "staple"?▾

The IPA transcription of "staple" is /ˈsteɪ.pəl/.

What does "staple" mean?▾

Staple: A town containing merchants who have exclusive right, under royal authority, to purchase or produce certain goods for export; also, the body of such merchants seen as a group.

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