How to Pronounce Steals

To pronounce "steals", say STEALS — one syllable, IPA /stiːlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/stiːlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “steals”

"steals" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ideals and reveals, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: steels — easy to mix up when writing.

What does steals mean?

verb

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

    “Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery.”

  2. (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

  1. The number of stolen bases by a baserunner.

    “He has 25 steals this year.”

Synonyms

sneak

Antonyms

bestowdonategrantbuyearnpurchase

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Words that rhyme with steals

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

idealsrevealsheelsrealskeelsappealsfeelsbealeswheelsmealsdealsheals

Related words

sneakpussyfootcreepbuybargainslipmousespades

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "steals"?▾

"Steals" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "steals"?▾

The IPA transcription of "steals" is /stiːlz/.

What does "steals" mean?▾

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

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