How to pronounce pleiad
Say it like PLEE-ud. Pleiad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pleiad. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PLEE
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pleiad 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.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pleiad
American and British speakers say pleiad in essentially the same way: /ˈpliəd/ in the US and /ˈpliːəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLEE-ud.
What does pleiad mean?
- A group of illustrious or talented people, especially one with seven members.
Where does pleiad come from?
Probably from the English Pleiades, divine sisters in Greek mythology who were believed to have been placed in the heavens as a well known group of seven stars.
Questions about saying pleiad
How do you pronounce pleiad?
Say PLEE-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈpliəd/. In British English it is /ˈpliːəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pleiad?
Pleiad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEE). Broken into parts: PLEE · ud.
Do Americans and Brits say pleiad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpliəd/ and the British form is /ˈpliːəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.