How to pronounce pleasance
Say it like PLEZ-uns. Pleasance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEZ).
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- PLEZ
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pleasance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pleasance
American and British speakers say pleasance in essentially the same way: /ˈplɛzəns/ in the US and /ˈplɛzəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLEZ-uns.
What does pleasance mean?
- A pleasure ground laid out with shady walks, trees and shrubs, statuary, and ornamental water; a secluded part of a garden.
Where does pleasance come from?
From Middle English plaisaunce, plesaunce, from Old French plaisance.
Words that rhyme with pleasance
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pleasance.
Questions about saying pleasance
How do you pronounce pleasance?
Say PLEZ-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɛzəns/. In British English it is /ˈplɛzəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pleasance?
Pleasance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEZ). Broken into parts: PLEZ · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say pleasance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplɛzəns/ and the British form is /ˈplɛzəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.