How to pronounce peltry
Say it like PEL-tree. Peltry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEL).
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- PEL
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peltry 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.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of peltry
American and British speakers say peltry in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛltri/ in the US and /ˈpɛltri/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEL-tree.
What does peltry mean?
- Pelts or skins, collectively; skins with the fur on them; furs.
Where does peltry come from?
From Old French peleterie, the trade of a skinner or peltmonger (peletier).
Questions about saying peltry
How do you pronounce peltry?
Say PEL-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛltri/. In British English it is /ˈpɛltri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peltry?
Peltry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEL). Broken into parts: PEL · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say peltry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛltri/ and the British form is /ˈpɛltri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.