How to pronounce pastel
Say it like pa-STEL. Pastel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEL).
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- pa
- STEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pastel 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.
- STELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pastel
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: PAS-tul.
What does pastel mean?
- Any of several subdued tints of colors, usually associated with pink, peach, yellow, green, blue, and lavender.
- A drawing made with any of those colors.
- A type of dried paste used to make crayons.
- A traditional dish in various Latin American countries and in Indonesia, resembling a tamale, pasty, or calzone.
- A Filipino stew made with vegetables, sausages, and chicken or other meat in a creamy sauce.
Words that rhyme with pastel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pastel.
Questions about saying pastel
How do you pronounce pastel?
Say pa-STEL. The American pronunciation is /pæˈstɛl/. In British English it is /ˈpæstəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pastel?
Pastel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEL). Broken into parts: pa · STEL.
Is pastel pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈpæstəl/ (PAS-tul).