How to Pronounce Stylites

To pronounce "stylites", say STYLIT-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstʌɪlʌɪts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈstʌɪlʌɪts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stylites”

"stylites" has 2 syllables: stylit-es. It rhymes with plights and insights, if that helps it stick.

What does stylites mean?

noun

  1. A Christian ascetic in ancient times who lived alone on top of a tall pillar.

Words that rhyme with stylites

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plightsinsightsrightsignitesacolytessightssiteshighlightsmitesinciteswritesblights

Related words

pillariststylianostriantaphyllosstephenidiomelonhierolatryakathistathonite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stylites"?▾

"Stylites" has 2 syllables: stylit · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "stylites"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stylites" is /ˈstʌɪlʌɪts/.

What does "stylites" mean?▾

Stylites: A Christian ascetic in ancient times who lived alone on top of a tall pillar.

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