How Do You Spell STALE?

Pronunciation: [stˈe͡ɪl] (IPA)

The word "stale" is a common adjective used to describe something that is no longer fresh or has lost its original flavor or appeal. In IPA phonetic transcription, the pronunciation of "stale" is /steɪl/. The word starts with the voiceless alveolar fricative /s/ sound followed by the diphthong /eɪ/ which represents the long vowel sound "ay". Finally, the word ends with the voiceless alveolar lateral fricative /l/. The spelling of "stale" accurately represents its pronunciation, making it an easy word to spell for English learners.

STALE Meaning and Definition

1. Stale refers to something that has lost its freshness, palatability, or interest due to being old, overused, or lacking in originality. This term can be applied to various contexts, including food, air, ideas, or situations.

   When used to describe food or beverages, stale suggests that the item has become dry, hardened, or otherwise no longer pleasant to consume. For example, bread that is no longer soft and has become dry and tough, or coffee that has been sitting for a while and has lost its aromas and flavors, would be considered stale.

   Beyond edible items, stale can also apply to situations or environments that have lost their liveliness, excitement, or adaptability. For instance, a repetitive routine or a monotonous workplace can be referred to as stale. Similarly, a joke that has been repeatedly told and has lost its humor is considered stale.

   Furthermore, the term stale can describe ideas, thoughts, or opinions that lack originality or creativity. When a concept has been used too frequently or has become conventional, it is said to be stale. Stale thoughts or ideas tend to lack freshness, innovation, or the ability to captivate an audience.

   In summary, stale refers to the loss of freshness, flavor, novelty, or interest in various contexts, such as food, situations, and ideas. It implies a state of being old, unstimulating, unappealing, or lacking in originality.

2. • A prostitute.

   • Having lost its freshness; vapid or tasteless from age; worn out by age or use; common; no longer pleasing.

   • To urine or pass water, as horses or cattle.

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

Top Common Misspellings for STALE *

• stle 8.3333333%

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Other Common Misspellings for STALE

• sttae
• sattle
• stahls
• styule
• samle
• stayde
• stolk
• stayl
• stanly
• stilk
• shttle
• suttle
• stafe
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• sdales
• italie
• istall
• seatle
• statel
• stealh
• stals
• steake
• titale
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• styley
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• stiyle
• stell
• sotable
• sudle
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• statly
• ssale
• sadle
• suitale
• stylr
• suable
• swole
• tae
• atlle
• swale
• saaoe
• salem
• staie
• ssaxe
• soale
• spale
• staile
• stadle
• staar
• staje
• stalke
• atale
• stalu
• steile
• ytala
• bstule
• stafet
• Skalae
• Saalae
• stulae
• Satule
• skele
• stahne
• staylce
• stulpe
• swalet
• ustace
• Swaile
• Vytale
• Stasye
• atalen
• steye
• otaee
• sialex
• gtalf
• SmAGLE
• sytase
• stpye
• itaie
• styalte
• Fstuale
• skaele
• skalel
• staflfe
• Staune
• Sutlle
• Stoahe
• Staulo
• Staleo
• Stailen
• SWALKKE
• staloen
• stab2e
• Soalec
• Staelle
• Strayle
• stacule
• Otaoe
• Skaloe
• stalthe
• Estalm
• Skaalae
• istaile
• STAIEI

Etymology of STALE

The word "stale" originated from the Old English word "stæl", which had multiple meanings, including a stand, a place of standing, a position, or a settlement. Over time, it also developed the meaning of an insurgent or an enemy position. By the late 14th century, "stale" began to be used to refer to something that was old, worn out, or no longer fresh, which is its primary meaning today.

Idioms with the word STALE

• stale drunk The idiom "stale drunk" refers to someone who is still buzzed or intoxicated from alcohol consumption the day after drinking. This person may appear tired, sluggish, and not fully recovered from the effects of alcohol.

Similar spelling words for STALE

• steely,
• steal,
• stowell,
• Stell,
• stilley,
• stilly,
• stoll,
• stole,
• stool,
• steel,
• stahl,
• still,
• St Leo I,
• style,
• stile,
• stohl,
• stehle,
• stella,
• stele,
• stille,
• stela,
• steele,
• Stelle,
• stall,
• steil,
• Stull,
• stelly,
• staley,
• stolle,
• stahley,
• stael.

Plural form of STALE is STALES

Conjugate verb Stale

CONDITIONAL

I would stale

you would stale

he/she/it would stale

we would stale

they would stale

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be staling

you would be staling

he/she/it would be staling

we would be staling

they would be staling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have stale

you would have stale

he/she/it would have stale

we would have stale

they would have stale

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been staling

you would have been staling

he/she/it would have been staling

we would have been staling

they would have been staling

FUTURE

I will stale

you will stale

he/she/it will stale

we will stale

they will stale

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be staling

you will be staling

he/she/it will be staling

we will be staling

they will be staling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have staled

you will have staled

he/she/it will have staled

we will have staled

they will have staled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been staling

you will have been staling

he/she/it will have been staling

we will have been staling

they will have been staling

IMPERATIVE

you stale

we let´s stale

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to stale

PAST

I staled

you staled

he/she/it staled

we staled

they staled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was staling

you were staling

he/she/it was staling

we were staling

they were staling

PAST PARTICIPLE

staled

PAST PERFECT

I had staled

you had staled

he/she/it had staled

we had staled

they had staled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been staling

you had been staling

he/she/it had been staling

we had been staling

they had been staling

PRESENT

I stale

you stale

he/she/it stales

we stale

they stale

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am staling

you are staling

he/she/it is staling

we are staling

they are staling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

staling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have staled

you have staled

he/she/it has staled

we have staled

they have staled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been staling

you have been staling

he/she/it has been staling

we have been staling

they have been staling