How to pronounce pastis
Say it like pa-STEES. Pastis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEES).
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US American/pæˈstis/pa-STEES
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- pa
- STEES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pastis 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.
- STEESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does pastis mean?
noun
- A liqueur containing aniseed.
Where does pastis come from?
Borrowed from French pastis.
Words that rhyme with pastis
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Questions about saying pastis
How do you pronounce pastis?
Say pa-STEES. The American pronunciation is /pæˈstis/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pastis?
Pastis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEES). Broken into parts: pa · STEES.