How to pronounce plebiscite
Say it like PLEB-uh-syte. Plebiscite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce plebiscite. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PLEB
- uh
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plebiscite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of plebiscite
American and British speakers say plebiscite in essentially the same way: /ˈplɛbəˌsaɪt/ in the US and /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLEB-ih-syte.
What does plebiscite mean?
- A direct popular vote on an issue of public importance, such as an amendment to the constitution, a change in the sovereignty of the nation, or some government policy.
- An expression of the public's views on an issue, whether legally binding or not.
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Questions about saying plebiscite
How do you pronounce plebiscite?
Say PLEB-uh-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɛbəˌsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plebiscite?
Plebiscite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEB). Broken into parts: PLEB · uh · syte.
Do Americans and Brits say plebiscite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplɛbəˌsaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.