How to Pronounce "steal a base"
expression
ˈstiɫ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbeɪs
STEEL-uh-BAYS
stˈiːl/ /æɪ/ /bˈeɪs
STEEL-uh-BAYS
Definition
In baseball, to move to the next base while the pitcher is throwing and without the ball being hit. It can also be used figuratively to mean doing something quickly and secretly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstiɫ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbeɪs
British English
stˈiːl/ /æɪ/ /bˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STEEL-uh-BAYS
UK
STEEL-uh-BAYS
Listen in Context
The player tried to steal a base during the game.
It's exciting when a runner steals a base in baseball.
He learned how to steal a base from his coach.
He surprised everyone when he managed to steal a base in the ninth inning.