How to pronounce pilate
Say it like PY-luht. Pilate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- luht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pilate 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.
- luhtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of pilate
American and British speakers say pilate in essentially the same way: /ˈpaɪˌlʌt/ in the US and /ˈpaɪˌlʌt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PY-luht.
What does pilate mean?
- Resembling hair; minutely clavate.
Questions about saying pilate
How do you pronounce pilate?
Say PY-luht. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪˌlʌt/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪˌlʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pilate?
Pilate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · luht.
Do Americans and Brits say pilate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaɪˌlʌt/ and the British form is /ˈpaɪˌlʌt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.