How to pronounce pillared
Say it like PIL-erd. Pillared has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL).
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- PIL
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pillared pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pillared
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PIL-ud.
What does pillared mean?
- Having pillars.“We entered a majestic pillared hall.”
- simple past and past participle of pillar (verb) How to pronounce pillar
Where does pillared come from?
From pillar + -ed (“having”) (forming adjective from noun).
Questions about saying pillared
How do you pronounce pillared?
Say PIL-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪlɚd/. In British English it is /ˈpɪləd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pillared?
Pillared has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL). Broken into parts: PIL · erd.
Is pillared 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 /ˈpɪləd/ (PIL-ud).