To pronounce "steely", say STEELY — one syllable, IPA /ˈstiːli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈstiːli/
IPA
"steely" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with really and freely, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: stealey, steeley — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
“The bully backed down before his steely gaze.”
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"Steely" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "steely" is /ˈstiːli/.
Steely: Having qualities resembling those of steel, especially hard and resolute.
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