How to pronounce paillasse
Say it like pa-LYAHS. Paillasse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYAHS).
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- pa
- LYAHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paillasse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- paKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LYAHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of paillasse
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: pa-LYAHS.
What does paillasse mean?
- An under bed or mattress of straw.
Where does paillasse come from?
From French, from paille (“straw”).
Words that rhyme with paillasse
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Questions about saying paillasse
How do you pronounce paillasse?
Say pa-LYAHS. The American pronunciation is /pæˈljɑs/. In British English it is /pæˈljɑːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paillasse?
Paillasse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYAHS). Broken into parts: pa · LYAHS.
Is paillasse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /pæˈljɑːs/ (pa-LYAHS).