How to pronounce pleasantry
Say it like PLEZ-un-tree. Pleasantry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEZ).
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- PLEZ
- un
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pleasantry 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pleasantry
American and British speakers say pleasantry in essentially the same way: /ˈplɛzəntri/ in the US and /ˈplɛzəntri/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLEZ-un-tree.
What does pleasantry mean?
- A casual, courteous remark.
- A playful remark; a jest.
- Anything that promotes pleasure or merriment.
Where does pleasantry come from?
From pleasant + -ry, probably modeled on Middle French plaisanterie.
Words that rhyme with pleasantry
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pleasantry.
Questions about saying pleasantry
How do you pronounce pleasantry?
Say PLEZ-un-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɛzəntri/. In British English it is /ˈplɛzəntri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pleasantry?
Pleasantry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEZ). Broken into parts: PLEZ · un · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say pleasantry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplɛzəntri/ and the British form is /ˈplɛzəntri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.