How to Pronounce Sty

To pronounce "sty", say STY — one syllable, IPA /staɪ/. 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

/staɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sty”

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

What does sty mean?

noun

  1. A pen or enclosure for swine.
  2. A messy, dirty or debauched place.

verb

  1. To place in, or as if in, a sty
  2. To live in a sty, or any messy or dirty place

Synonyms

pigpenpigstyhovel

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Words that rhyme with sty

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

pigstypigpenstyehordeolumpiggerypenpigswinesty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sty"?▾

"Sty" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sty"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sty" is /staɪ/.

What does "sty" mean?▾

Sty: A pen or enclosure for swine.

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