Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stela

/ˈstiːlə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.11 in modern English

Syllables: ste-la
IPA: /ˈstiːlə/

5

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An obelisk or upright stone pillar, usually as a primitive commemoration or gravestone.

Example Sentences

"In the courts of the houses lie many round stelæ, or pillars, once placed on the graves of the Athenians."
"He erected a stela, with an inscription in the sacred character, to commemorate his successes."
"The upright blocks or stelas are among the most curious parts of the present ruin."
"Thothmes I. set up two stelæ near the Euphrates."
"A shore excursion had been arranged for the passengers who were interested in visiting the stelae of San Ignacio."

Etymology

From Latin stēla, from Ancient Greek στήλη (stḗlē). Doublet of stele.

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: stela, στήλη

Inflected Forms

stelas (plural) stelae (plural) steles (plural)

Synonyms

stele

Rhymes With

sheila vila vela nila lyla candela coahuila tela sheela teela sequela sinsemilla

Questions

How do you pronounce stela?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈstiːlə/.
What does stela mean?: An obelisk or upright stone pillar, usually as a primitive commemoration or gravestone.
Where does stela come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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