How to Pronounce Piastre

To pronounce "piastre", say PIASTR-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

PIASTR-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “piastre”

"piastre" has 2 syllables: piastr-e. It rhymes with diaster and piaster, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: piaster — easy to mix up when writing.

What does piastre mean?

noun

  1. A Spanish or Spanish-American coin and unit of currency, originally worth eight real.
  2. A form of currency formerly used in the French-speaking parts of Canada.

Words that rhyme with piastre

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

diasterpiaster

Related words

piasterkurupistareenpisterinepistolecuartillopesetaninepence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "piastre"?▾

"Piastre" has 2 syllables: piastr · e.

What does "piastre" mean?▾

Piastre: A Spanish or Spanish-American coin and unit of currency, originally worth eight real.

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