How to pronounce pisane
Say it like PEE-zayn. Pisane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- zayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pisane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zaynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pisane
American and British speakers say pisane in essentially the same way: /ˈpizeɪn/ in the US and /ˈpiːzeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-zayn.
What does pisane mean?
- A collar or gorget of mail (or, rarely, plate), protecting the neck and upper chest; a standard.
Where does pisane come from?
From Middle English pisan, from an Old French word variously spelled pizaine, pizane, pesine, etc, found also in phrases like colarete(s) pizaine, gorgerete(s) pizaine.
Questions about saying pisane
How do you pronounce pisane?
Say PEE-zayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈpizeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpiːzeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pisane?
Pisane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · zayn.
Do Americans and Brits say pisane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpizeɪn/ and the British form is /ˈpiːzeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.