How to pronounce pleases
Say it like PLEE-ziz. Pleases has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEE).
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- PLEE
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pleases pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pleases
American and British speakers say pleases in essentially the same way: /ˈplizɪz/ in the US and /ˈpliːzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLEE-ziz.
What does pleases mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of please How to pronounce please
Questions about saying pleases
How do you pronounce pleases?
Say PLEE-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈplizɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpliːzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pleases?
Pleases has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEE). Broken into parts: PLEE · ziz.
Do Americans and Brits say pleases the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplizɪz/ and the British form is /ˈpliːzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.