How to pronounce plebeians
Say it like pluh-BEE-unz. Plebeians has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE).
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- pluh
- BEE
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plebeians pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of plebeians
American and British speakers say plebeians in essentially the same way: /pləˈbiənz/ in the US and /pləˈbiːənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pluh-BEE-unz.
What does plebeians mean?
- plural of plebeian How to pronounce plebeian
Questions about saying plebeians
How do you pronounce plebeians?
Say pluh-BEE-unz. The American pronunciation is /pləˈbiənz/. In British English it is /pləˈbiːənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plebeians?
Plebeians has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE). Broken into parts: pluh · BEE · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say plebeians the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pləˈbiənz/ and the British form is /pləˈbiːənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.