How to Pronounce Pelt

To pronounce "pelt", say PELT — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “pelt”

"pelt" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with svelte and heartfelt, if that helps it stick.

What does pelt mean?

noun

  1. A blow or stroke from something thrown.

verb

  1. To bombard, as with missiles.

    “They pelted the attacking army with bullets.”

  2. To throw; to use as a missile.

    “The children pelted apples at us.”

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Words that rhyme with pelt

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svelteheartfeltbeltveldtmeltweltsmeltkneltspeltdealtdweltswelt

Related words

furskinpourstreambombardpepperhidepeel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pelt"?▾

"Pelt" has one syllable.

What does "pelt" mean?▾

Pelt: A blow or stroke from something thrown.

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