How Do You Spell STILETTO?

Pronunciation: [stɪlˈɛtə͡ʊ] (IPA)

The word "stiletto" is a noun that refers to a thin-bladed dagger or a high-heeled shoe. The spelling of the word is determined by its origin from the Italian language. The IPA phonetic transcription for the word "stiletto" is /stɪˈlɛtəʊ/. This means that it contains the consonant sounds /s/ /t/ /l/ /ɛ/ and /t/ and the vowel sounds /ɪ/ and /əʊ/. The spelling of the word "stiletto" is unique and recognizable, making it a popular word in fashion and weaponry.

STILETTO Meaning and Definition

1. A stiletto is a noun that refers to a type of narrow-bladed knife or dagger, typically used as a weapon. It is characterized by its slim and pointed blade, designed for thrusting rather than cutting. The term "stiletto" originates from the Italian word "stiletto," which means a small dagger or a pointed weapon.

   In fashion, a stiletto also describes a specific type of woman's shoe with a tall, slender heel. The shoe's heel is typically a minimum of 3 inches in height, often made up of metal or hard plastic. It is renowned for its sleek and elegant appearance, which enhances a woman's height and elongates her legs. The name draws inspiration from the knife, as it imitates its slim, pointed shape.

   Furthermore, "stiletto" can also be used metaphorically to describe actions or strategies that are exceptionally sharp, precise, or calculated. This figurative use refers to a method or approach that is designed to be tactful, effective, and able to strike precisely and decisively. By borrowing from the characteristics of the weapon, this metaphor illustrates a calculated and strategic manner of approaching a task or situation, often associated with determination and precision.

2. • A small dagger.

   • To stab with a stiletto.

   • A dagger with a round-pointed blade; a pointed instr. for piercing holes.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for STILETTO *

• stilleto 48.9795918%
• stileto 20.4081632%
• stilletto 12.2448979%
• siletto 4.0816326%
• stelletto 4.0816326%
• stoletto 4.0816326%
• stilettoe 2.0408163%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for STILETTO

• stillito
• stelettio
• steletto
• stelettos
• stillettos
• stiletos
• stalettos
• stilrtto
• styletto
• stihetto
• stillette
• Stylette
• Stilete
• Smilette
• ostilatte
• Salletto

Etymology of STILETTO

The word "stiletto" originated from Italian. It comes from the Italian word "stiletto", which means "small dagger" or "stiletto". The Italian word itself can be traced back to the Latin word "stilus", meaning "a pointed instrument or pen". Over time, "stiletto" took on its modern meaning, referring to a narrow, high-heeled shoe or a long, slender knife or dagger.

Similar spelling words for STILETTO

• stoltz,
• Stiltner,
• stelter,
• stults,
• stolte,
• stellato,
• stultify,
• stalter,
• stilts,
• Steltenpohl,
• stilton,
• stilt,
• stylet,
• stylite,
• stilted,
• Stalder,
• stultz.

Plural form of STILETTO is STILETTOS

Conjugate verb Stiletto

CONDITIONAL

I would stiletto

you would stiletto

he/she/it would stiletto

we would stiletto

they would stiletto

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be stilettoing

you would be stilettoing

he/she/it would be stilettoing

we would be stilettoing

they would be stilettoing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have stiletto

you would have stiletto

he/she/it would have stiletto

we would have stiletto

they would have stiletto

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been stilettoing

you would have been stilettoing

he/she/it would have been stilettoing

we would have been stilettoing

they would have been stilettoing

FUTURE

I will stiletto

you will stiletto

he/she/it will stiletto

we will stiletto

they will stiletto

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be stilettoing

you will be stilettoing

he/she/it will be stilettoing

we will be stilettoing

they will be stilettoing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have stilettoed

you will have stilettoed

he/she/it will have stilettoed

we will have stilettoed

they will have stilettoed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been stilettoing

you will have been stilettoing

he/she/it will have been stilettoing

we will have been stilettoing

they will have been stilettoing

IMPERATIVE

you stiletto

we let´s stiletto

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to stiletto

PAST

I stilettoed

you stilettoed

he/she/it stilettoed

we stilettoed

they stilettoed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was stilettoing

you were stilettoing

he/she/it was stilettoing

we were stilettoing

they were stilettoing

PAST PARTICIPLE

stilettoed

PAST PERFECT

I had stilettoed

you had stilettoed

he/she/it had stilettoed

we had stilettoed

they had stilettoed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been stilettoing

you had been stilettoing

he/she/it had been stilettoing

we had been stilettoing

they had been stilettoing

PRESENT

I stiletto

you stiletto

he/she/it stilettoes

we stiletto

they stiletto

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am stilettoing

you are stilettoing

he/she/it is stilettoing

we are stilettoing

they are stilettoing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

stilettoing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have stilettoed

you have stilettoed

he/she/it has stilettoed

we have stilettoed

they have stilettoed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been stilettoing

you have been stilettoing

he/she/it has been stilettoing

we have been stilettoing

they have been stilettoing