How to pronounce peseta
Say it like puh-SAY-tuh. Peseta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- puh
- SAY
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peseta 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.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of peseta
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-SAY-tuh.
What does peseta mean?
- The former currency of the Spanish Empire and Andorra, divided into 100 céntimos.
- The Equatorial Guinean peseta, a former currency of Equatorial Guinea
- The Sahrawi peseta, de jure currency of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
Where does peseta come from?
From Spanish peseta, from peso (“coin or weight”).
Words that rhyme with peseta
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Questions about saying peseta
How do you pronounce peseta?
Say puh-SAY-tuh. The American pronunciation is /pəˈseɪtə/. In British English it is /pəˈseɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peseta?
Peseta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: puh · SAY · tuh.
Is peseta pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /pəˈseɪtə/ (puh-SAY-tuh).