“Sty” or “Stye”

Overview

sty / stye are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

sty: (noun) an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid. (noun) a pen for swine.

stye: NA

Pronunciation

sty: s·t·AY

stye: NA

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