Stealing has 2 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Stealing a man's wife, that's nothing, but stealing his car, that's larceny. | |
| 2. | They're done with stealing computers. They're stealing cars now. | |
| 3. | They're done with stealing computers. They're stealing jewelry now. | |
| 4. | They're done with stealing computers. They're stealing boats now. | |
| 5. | They're done with stealing computers. They're stealing guns now. | |
| 6. | You have no grounds for accusing Jill of stealing the stock certificates. | |
| 7. | Lying and stealing live next door to each other. | |
| 8. | The child who was caught stealing apples bravely faced the music in accepting his punishment. | |
| 9. | If they hadn't found the vase, John would have been accused of stealing it. | |
| 10. | If the vase is not found, John may be accused of stealing it. |