How to pronounce pilar
Say it like PY-ler. Pilar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pilar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pilar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PY-luh.
What does pilar mean?
- Relating to hair.
- Covered in hair; hairy.
Where does pilar come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin pilāris, from Latin pilus (“a hair”) + -ar.
Words that rhyme with pilar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pilar.
Questions about saying pilar
How do you pronounce pilar?
Say PY-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pilar?
Pilar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · ler.
Is pilar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpaɪlə/ (PY-luh).