How to pronounce pilaf
Say it like PEE-laf. Pilaf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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US American/ˈpilæf/PEE-laf
UK British/ˈpiːlɑːf/PEE-lahf
- PEE
- laf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pilaf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lafKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of pilaf
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: PEE-lahf.
What does pilaf mean?
noun
- A dish made by browning grain, typically rice, in oil and then cooking it with a seasoned broth, to which meat and/or vegetables may be added.
Questions about saying pilaf
How do you pronounce pilaf?
Say PEE-laf. The American pronunciation is /ˈpilæf/. In British English it is /ˈpiːlɑːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pilaf?
Pilaf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · laf.
Is pilaf pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈpiːlɑːf/ (PEE-lahf).