steel, steal, still

steel - /stiːl/

steal - /stiːl/

still - /stɪl/

• The thief tried to steal the steel bar, but it was still too heavy.
• Steel companies still guard against people who might try to steal their designs.
• Even though it’s made of steel, he tried to steal it while the night was still.
• She left the steel door unlocked, worried someone might steal the contents while it was still open.
• It’s still amazing to think someone would steal steel from a factory!
• They found a way to steal a small piece of steel, but still couldn’t finish the project.
• The steel was still cold to the touch, making it harder to steal unnoticed.
• Still, it surprised everyone that someone managed to steal the huge steel beam.
• Even though it was made of steel, they tried to steal it while the room was still and quiet.
• Both the steel pipes and the copper wires are still at risk if anyone tries to steal them.

Pronunciation Differences:

    • Steel (metal): /stiːl/, pronounced with a long "ee" sound as in "feel".

    • Steal (to take something): /stiːl/, pronounced exactly the same as "steel," making it a homophone.

    • Still (continuing or motionless): /stɪl/, with a short "i" sound as in "sit".

While steel and steal are pronounced the same, still is distinguished by its short "i" sound. 

beam - /biːm/ - балка; луч