How to pronounce papillon
Say it like PAP-ih-yah. Papillon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAP).
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- PAP
- ih
- yah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Papillon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of papillon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PAP-ih-yo.
What does papillon mean?
- A small dog of a certain toy spaniel breed having large upright ears with a shape that resembles butterfly wings.
Where does papillon come from?
From French papillon (“butterfly”), from Latin pāpiliō (“butterfly, moth”).
Questions about saying papillon
How do you pronounce papillon?
Say PAP-ih-yah. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæpɪjɑ/. In British English it is /ˈpæpɪjɒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in papillon?
Papillon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAP). Broken into parts: PAP · ih · yah.
Is papillon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpæpɪjɒ/ (PAP-ih-yo).