How to Pronounce "staple"
word
ˈsteɪpəɫ
STAY-puhl
stˈeɪpəl
STAY-puhl
Definition
As a noun, 'staple' means a main or important item, especially a basic food in a diet or a small metal fastener for paper. As a verb, it means to attach things with staples.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsteɪpəɫ
British English
stˈeɪpəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAY-puhl
UK
STAY-puhl
Listen in Context
Rice is a staple food in many countries.
Please use a staple to attach these papers.
She stapled the receipts together.
Coffee has become a breakfast staple for many people.