How to pronounce pastiche
Say it like pas-TEESH. Pastiche has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEESH).
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US American/ˌpæˈstiʃ/pas-TEESH
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- pas
- TEESH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pastiche pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TEESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does pastiche mean?
noun
- A work of art, drama, literature, music, or architecture that imitates the work of a previous artist, usually in a positive or neutral way.
- A musical medley, typically quoting other works.
- An incongruous mixture; a hodgepodge.“This supposed research paper is a pastiche of passages from unrelated sources.”
- To create or compose in a mixture of styles.
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Words that rhyme with pastiche
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Questions about saying pastiche
How do you pronounce pastiche?
Say pas-TEESH. The American pronunciation is /ˌpæˈstiʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pastiche?
Pastiche has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEESH). Broken into parts: pas · TEESH.