How to pronounce pelicans
Say it like PEL-ih-kunz. Pelicans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEL).
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- PEL
- ih
- kunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pelicans pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pelicans
American and British speakers say pelicans in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛlɪkənz/ in the US and /ˈpɛlɪkənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEL-ih-kunz.
What does pelicans mean?
- plural of pelican How to pronounce pelican
Questions about saying pelicans
How do you pronounce pelicans?
Say PEL-ih-kunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛlɪkənz/. In British English it is /ˈpɛlɪkənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pelicans?
Pelicans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEL). Broken into parts: PEL · ih · kunz.
Do Americans and Brits say pelicans the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛlɪkənz/ and the British form is /ˈpɛlɪkənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.