How to pronounce pillowcase
Say it like PIL-oh-kays. Pillowcase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL).
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- PIL
- oh
- kays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pillowcase 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kaysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pillowcase
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PIL-oh-kays.
What does pillowcase mean?
- A washable, easily removable cloth cover for pillows.
Where does pillowcase come from?
From pillow + case.
Questions about saying pillowcase
How do you pronounce pillowcase?
Say PIL-oh-kays. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪloʊˌkeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈpɪləʊˌkeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pillowcase?
Pillowcase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL). Broken into parts: PIL · oh · kays.
Is pillowcase pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpɪləʊˌkeɪs/ (PIL-oh-kays).