How to pronounce Pilates
Say it like pih-LAH-tees. Pilates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH).
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US American/pɪˈlɑˌtis/pih-LAH-tees
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- pih
- LAH
- tees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pilates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- teesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does Pilates mean?
noun
- A physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates.
- Any of various systems modified from that original version, especially in the decades since this name became genericized.
Questions about saying Pilates
How do you pronounce Pilates?
Say pih-LAH-tees. The American pronunciation is /pɪˈlɑˌtis/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Pilates?
Pilates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH). Broken into parts: pih · LAH · tees.