How to pronounce pillars
Say it like PIL-erz. Pillars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL).
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US American/ˈpɪlɚz/PIL-erz
UK British/ˈpɪləz/PIL-uz
- PIL
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pillars 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pillars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PIL-uz.
What does pillars mean?
noun
- plural of pillar How to pronounce pillar
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pillar How to pronounce pillar
Questions about saying pillars
How do you pronounce pillars?
Say PIL-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpɪləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pillars?
Pillars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL). Broken into parts: PIL · erz.
Is pillars 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 /ˈpɪləz/ (PIL-uz).