How to pronounce pelerine
Say it like pel-uh-REEN. Pelerine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REEN).
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- pel
- uh
- REEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pelerine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pelKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pelerine
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: PEL-uh-reen.
What does pelerine mean?
- A kind of short cape or covering for the shoulders, associated especially with medieval pilgrims (of any gender).
- A woman's tippet or cape with long ends coming down in front.
Where does pelerine come from?
Borrowed from French pèlerine, feminine of pèlerin (“pilgrim”), from Late Latin pelegrīnus.
Words that rhyme with pelerine
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Questions about saying pelerine
How do you pronounce pelerine?
Say pel-uh-REEN. The American pronunciation is /pɛləˈrin/. In British English it is /ˈpɛləˌriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pelerine?
Pelerine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REEN). Broken into parts: pel · uh · REEN.
Is pelerine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈpɛləˌriːn/ (PEL-uh-reen).