How to pronounce pliant
Say it like PLY-unt. Pliant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLY).
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- PLY
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pliant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pliant
American and British speakers say pliant in essentially the same way: /ˈplaɪənt/ in the US and /ˈplaɪənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLY-unt.
What does pliant mean?
- Capable of plying or bending; readily yielding to force or pressure without breaking.“a pliant thread”
- Easily influenced; tractable.
Where does pliant come from?
From Middle English pliaunt, from Old French ploiant, present participle of ploiier (“to fold”).
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Words that rhyme with pliant
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Questions about saying pliant
How do you pronounce pliant?
Say PLY-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈplaɪənt/. In British English it is /ˈplaɪənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pliant?
Pliant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLY). Broken into parts: PLY · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say pliant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplaɪənt/ and the British form is /ˈplaɪənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.