How to pronounce pleas
Say it like PLEEZ. Pleas is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pleas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pleas
American and British speakers say pleas in essentially the same way: /pliz/ in the US and /pliːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLEEZ.
What does pleas mean?
- plural of plea How to pronounce plea
- third-person singular simple present indicative of plea How to pronounce plea
Words that rhyme with pleas
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pleas.
Words that sound like pleas
Questions about saying pleas
How do you pronounce pleas?
Say PLEEZ. The American pronunciation is /pliz/. In British English it is /pliːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pleas?
Pleas is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say pleas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pliz/ and the British form is /pliːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pleas?
Pleas sounds the same as please in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.