How to Pronounce Stealing

To pronounce "stealing", say STEAL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstiːlɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈstiːlɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stealing”

"stealing" has 2 syllables: steal-ing. It rhymes with appealing and feeling, if that helps it stick.

What does stealing mean?

verb

To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.
“Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery.”
(of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) To appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement.
“They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer.”

noun

The action of the verb to steal, theft.
(chiefly in the plural) That which is stolen; stolen property.

Synonyms

sneak

Antonyms

bestow donate grant buy earn purchase

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Words that rhyme with stealing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

appealing feeling unfeeling freewheeling healing revealing concealing reeling heling unappealing shieling repealing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stealing"?▾

"Stealing" has 2 syllables: steal · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "stealing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stealing" is /ˈstiːlɪŋ/.

What does "stealing" mean?▾

Stealing: To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.

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