How to Pronounce Pilaf

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

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Letters

PIL-af

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💡 Tip for remembering “pilaf”

"pilaf" has 2 syllables: pil-af. It rhymes with scoff and trough, if that helps it stick.

What does pilaf mean?

noun

  1. A dish made by browning grain, typically rice, in oil and then cooking it with a seasoned broth, to which meat and/or vegetables may be added.

Words that rhyme with pilaf

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scofftroughcoughquaffoffkickoffjerk-off

Related words

pilaffpilaupilawpilaoplovpilowpulaopolao

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pilaf"?▾

"Pilaf" has 2 syllables: pil · af.

What does "pilaf" mean?▾

Pilaf: A dish made by browning grain, typically rice, in oil and then cooking it with a seasoned broth, to which meat and/or vegetables may be added.

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