How to pronounce pelf
Say it like PELF. Pelf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PELF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pelf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PELFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pelf
American and British speakers say pelf in essentially the same way: /pɛlf/ in the US and /pɛlf/ in the UK.
British respelling: PELF.
What does pelf mean?
- Rubbish, trash; specifically (UK, dialectal) refuse from plants.
- Dust; fluff.
Where does pelf come from?
From Late Middle English pelf, pelfe (“stolen goods, booty, spoil; forfeited property; money, riches; property; valuable object”), possibly from Anglo-Norman pelf (a variant of pelfre (“booty, loot”)) and Old French peufre (“frippery; rubbi
Words that rhyme with pelf
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pelf.
Questions about saying pelf
How do you pronounce pelf?
Say PELF. The American pronunciation is /pɛlf/. In British English it is /pɛlf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pelf?
Pelf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PELF.
Do Americans and Brits say pelf the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɛlf/ and the British form is /pɛlf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.