how to pronounce sterling

/ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

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the above transcription of sterling is a detailed (narrow) transcription according to the rules of the International Phonetic Association; you can find a description of each symbol by clicking the phoneme buttons in the secction below.

sterling is pronounced in two syllables

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ɜː

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An example use of sterling in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… in spite of the sterling work of the …”

meaning of sterling

Sterling is a type of metal.

sterling frequency in english - B2 level of CEFR

the word sterling occurs in english on average 17.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.