How Do You Spell STY?

Pronunciation: [stˈa͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "sty" is spelled with the letters S, T, and Y. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /staɪ/. The symbol /st/ represents the consonant blend at the beginning of the word, which combines the sounds of S and T. The symbol /aɪ/ indicates the long vowel sound in the second syllable, which is pronounced like the word "eye". "Sty" can refer to a small enclosure for pigs or a messy or dirty place, and it is an easy word to spell once you remember the combination of S and T at the beginning.

STY Meaning and Definition

  1. A sty is a term that commonly refers to an infection or inflammation of a hair follicle on the eyelid, typically caused by bacteria. It is a small, painful red bump that appears on the edge or inner side of the eyelid. Styes are most often caused by Staphylococcus bacteria. These bacteria are naturally present on the skin and can multiply if they enter and infect a hair follicle. Poor hygiene, such as touching the eye area with dirty hands, can increase the likelihood of developing a sty.

    Symptoms of a sty may include redness, swelling, tenderness, and sometimes a small white or yellowish spot at the center of the bump. The affected eyelid may become itchy or sensitive to light, and excessive tearing may occur. While styes are typically harmless and self-limiting, they can cause discomfort and may affect vision depending on their size and location.

    Treatment for a sty often involves applying warm compresses to the affected area to promote drainage and reduce inflammation. It is important to avoid squeezing or puncturing the sty, as this can worsen the infection. In some cases, a doctor may prescribe antibiotic ointment or oral antibiotics to help clear the infection. Preventive measures include practicing good hygiene, avoiding touching or rubbing the eyes, and avoiding the use of eye makeup or contact lenses while a sty is present.

  2. • To shut up in a sty.
    • An enclosure for swine; any place extremely filthy.

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

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Etymology of STY

The word "sty" has its origins in Old English. It can be traced back to the Old English word "stig", which meant "hall, dwelling". This evolved into the Middle English word "stye", specifically referring to a pigsty or a pigpen. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation changed, and the word "sty" became the modern form used today.

Similar spelling words for STY

Plural form of STY is STIES

Conjugate verb Sty

CONDITIONAL

I would sty
you would sty
he/she/it would sty
we would sty
they would sty

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be stying
you would be stying
he/she/it would be stying
we would be stying
they would be stying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have sty
you would have sty
he/she/it would have sty
we would have sty
they would have sty

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been stying
you would have been stying
he/she/it would have been stying
we would have been stying
they would have been stying

FUTURE

I will sty
you will sty
he/she/it will sty
we will sty
they will sty

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be stying
you will be stying
he/she/it will be stying
we will be stying
they will be stying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have stied
you will have stied
he/she/it will have stied
we will have stied
they will have stied

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been stying
you will have been stying
he/she/it will have been stying
we will have been stying
they will have been stying

IMPERATIVE

you sty
we let´s sty

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to sty

PAST

I stied
you stied
he/she/it stied
we stied
they stied

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was stying
you were stying
he/she/it was stying
we were stying
they were stying

PAST PARTICIPLE

stied

PAST PERFECT

I had stied
you had stied
he/she/it had stied
we had stied
they had stied

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been stying
you had been stying
he/she/it had been stying
we had been stying
they had been stying

PRESENT

I sty
you sty
he/she/it sties
we sty
they sty

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am stying
you are stying
he/she/it is stying
we are stying
they are stying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

stying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have stied
you have stied
he/she/it has stied
we have stied
they have stied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been stying
you have been stying
he/she/it has been stying
we have been stying
they have been stying

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