The spelling of the word "STE LR" may be confusing at first glance, but it can be broken down using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The word is pronounced /stɛ lər/, with the first syllable, "stɛ", sounding like "step" without the "p". The second syllable, "lər", is pronounced like "lur" without the "u". The correct spelling of the word is actually "stellar", meaning exceptional or outstanding. Always consider using phonetic transcription to help understand the correct spelling of words that may seem difficult at first.