How to pronounce pasteli
Say it like pa-STEL-ee. Pasteli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEL).
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- pa
- STEL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pasteli 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pasteli
American and British speakers say pasteli in essentially the same way: /pæˈstɛli/ in the US and /pæˈstɛliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: pa-STEL-ee.
What does pasteli mean?
- A Greek/Cypriot confection made from sesame seeds and honey.
Words that rhyme with pasteli
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pasteli.
Questions about saying pasteli
How do you pronounce pasteli?
Say pa-STEL-ee. The American pronunciation is /pæˈstɛli/. In British English it is /pæˈstɛliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pasteli?
Pasteli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEL). Broken into parts: pa · STEL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say pasteli the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pæˈstɛli/ and the British form is /pæˈstɛliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.