To pronounce "pasty", say PASTY — one syllable, IPA /ˈpeɪsti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpeɪsti/
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"pasty" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with tasty and pastie, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: pastie — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
adjective
“These mashed potatoes aren’t cooked well; they are very pasty.”
“Are you feeling OK? You look a bit pasty.”
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"Pasty" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "pasty" is /ˈpeɪsti/.
Pasty: (chiefly in the plural) A small item of clothing that conceals little more than the nipple of a woman's breast, primarily worn by female exotic dancers.
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