How to pronounce pelisse
Say it like puh-LEES. Pelisse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEES).
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- puh
- LEES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pelisse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pelisse
American and British speakers say pelisse in essentially the same way: /pəˈlis/ in the US and /pəˈliːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-LEES.
What does pelisse mean?
- A fur-lined robe or cloak, especially as part of a uniform.
Where does pelisse come from?
Borrowed from French pelisse, from Late Latin pellicia, from Latin pellis (“skin”).
Words that rhyme with pelisse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pelisse.
Words that sound like pelisse
Questions about saying pelisse
How do you pronounce pelisse?
Say puh-LEES. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlis/. In British English it is /pəˈliːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pelisse?
Pelisse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEES). Broken into parts: puh · LEES.
Do Americans and Brits say pelisse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈlis/ and the British form is /pəˈliːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pelisse?
Pelisse sounds the same as police in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.