How to pronounce pelt
Say it like PELT. Pelt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PELT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pelt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PELTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pelt
American and British speakers say pelt in essentially the same way: /pɛlt/ in the US and /pɛlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PELT.
What does pelt mean?
- To remove the skin from (an animal); to skin.
- Chiefly followed by from: to remove (the skin) from an animal.
- To bombard (someone or something) with missiles.“The children are pelting each other with snowballs.”
- To force (someone or something) to move using blows or the throwing of missiles.
- Of a number of small objects (such as raindrops), or the sun's rays: to beat down or fall on (someone or something) in a shower.
- The skin of an animal with the hair or wool on; either a raw or undressed hide, or a skin preserved with the hair or wool on it (sometimes worn as a garment with minimal modification).
- The skin of an animal (especially a goat or sheep) with the hair or wool removed, often in preparation for tanning.
- The fur or hair of a living animal.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with pelt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pelt.
Questions about saying pelt
How do you pronounce pelt?
Say PELT. The American pronunciation is /pɛlt/. In British English it is /pɛlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pelt?
Pelt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PELT.
Do Americans and Brits say pelt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɛlt/ and the British form is /pɛlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.