How to Pronounce "stiletto"
word
stəˈɫɛtoʊ
sti-LET-oh
stɪlˈɛtəʊ
sti-LET-oh
Definition
A stiletto is a thin, pointed dagger, or a women's shoe with a very high, thin heel. Both meanings refer to something slender and sharp.
IPA Transcription
American English
stəˈɫɛtoʊ
British English
stɪlˈɛtəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sti-LET-oh
UK
sti-LET-oh
Listen in Context
She loves wearing stilettos to parties.
The thief carried a sharp stiletto.
Those red stilettos are very stylish.
I can barely walk in these stilettos!