How to pronounce pastie
Say it like PAY-stee. Pastie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pastie. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PAY
- stee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pastie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- steeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pastie
American and British speakers say pastie in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪsti/ in the US and /ˈpeɪsti/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-stee.
What does pastie mean?
- An item worn (often by strippers) to conceal one's nipples.
- Alternative spelling of pasty (“a type of seasoned meat pie, usually of a semicircular or distinctive shape”).
- A circular, battered and deep-fried meat pie usually consisting of minced pork, onion, potato and seasoning and served in a bap or with chips. A peculiarity of Northern Irish "chippy" cuisine, rarely (if ever) seen outside the area.
Where does pastie come from?
From paste + -ie. First use appears c.
Words that rhyme with pastie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pastie.
Words that sound like pastie
Questions about saying pastie
How do you pronounce pastie?
Say PAY-stee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪsti/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pastie?
Pastie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · stee.
Do Americans and Brits say pastie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪsti/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪsti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pastie?
Pastie sounds the same as pasty in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.