How to Pronounce Pastille

To pronounce "pastille", say PAST-ill-e — 3 syllables, IPA /pæsˈtil/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/pæsˈtil/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pastille”

"pastille" has 3 syllables: past-ill-e.

What does pastille mean?

noun

  1. Any of several subdued tints of colors, usually associated with pink, peach, yellow, green, blue and lavender
  2. A drawing made with any of those colors.

noun

  1. A traditional dish in various Latin American countries, resembling a tamale, pasty, or calzone.

noun

  1. A soft flavoured sweet/candy.
  2. A medicinal pill, originally compressed herbs. A throat pastille is a large candy-like lozenge, which, when sucked, releases oils to soothe a sore throat and sometimes vapors to help unblock the nose or sinuses.

Synonyms

lozenge

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pastille"?▾

"Pastille" has 3 syllables: past · ill · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pastille"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pastille" is /pæsˈtil/.

What does "pastille" mean?▾

Pastille: Any of several subdued tints of colors, usually associated with pink, peach, yellow, green, blue and lavender

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