How to pronounce pleasaunce
Say it like PLEZ-uns. Pleasaunce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEZ).
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- PLEZ
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pleasaunce 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 pleasaunce
American and British speakers say pleasaunce in essentially the same way: /ˈplɛzəns/ in the US and /ˈplɛzəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLEZ-uns.
What does pleasaunce mean?
- Alternative form of pleasance.
Words that rhyme with pleasaunce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pleasaunce.
Questions about saying pleasaunce
How do you pronounce pleasaunce?
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 pleasaunce?
Pleasaunce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEZ). Broken into parts: PLEZ · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say pleasaunce 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.