How to pronounce paisley
Say it like PAYZ-lee. Paisley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYZ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce paisley. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PAYZ
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paisley pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of paisley
American and British speakers say paisley in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪzli/ in the US and /ˈpeɪzli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAYZ-lee.
What does paisley mean?
- A motif of a swirling droplet.
- A soft woollen fabric having this motif.
- Made from this fabric, or marked with this design.
Where does paisley come from?
From Paisley, Renfrewshire, in Scotland, where shawls of this kind were woven in the 1800s.
Questions about saying paisley
How do you pronounce paisley?
Say PAYZ-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪzli/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪzli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paisley?
Paisley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYZ). Broken into parts: PAYZ · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say paisley the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪzli/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪzli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.