How to pronounce espauliere
Say it like es-poh-LYAIR. Espauliere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYAIR).
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- es
- poh
- LYAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Espauliere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LYAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of espauliere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: es-poh-LYAIR.
What does espauliere mean?
- A defense for the shoulder, composed of flexible overlapping plates of metal, especially as used in the fifteenth century: a pauldron.
Where does espauliere come from?
From an Old French word corresponding to French épaulière or espalière.
Words that rhyme with espauliere
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Questions about saying espauliere
How do you pronounce espauliere?
Say es-poh-LYAIR. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛspoʊˈljɛr/. In British English it is /ˌɛspəʊˈljɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in espauliere?
Espauliere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYAIR). Broken into parts: es · poh · LYAIR.
Is espauliere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɛspəʊˈljɛə/ (es-poh-LYAIR).