How to Pronounce Pilaster

To pronounce "pilaster", say PIL-ast-er — 3 syllables, IPA /pɪˈlastə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

pilaster

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying pilaster, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

3

Syllables

8

Letters

/pɪˈlastə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pilaster”

"pilaster" has 3 syllables: pil-ast-er. It rhymes with master and disaster, if that helps it stick.

What does pilaster mean?

noun

  1. A rectangular column that projects partially from the wall to which it attached; it gives the appearance of a support, but is only for decoration.
  2. A column or short wing wall attached to the foundation wall which provides lateral support, or to support a vertical load that does not fall on the foundation wall.

Hear “pilaster” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with pilaster

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

masterdisasterasteralabasterplasterpastorcastercastorquartermasterheadmasterburgomasterpostmaster

Related words

pierantapilastrepilastradelisenapostamentinterpilasterplinth

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pilaster"?▾

"Pilaster" has 3 syllables: pil · ast · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "pilaster"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pilaster" is /pɪˈlastə/.

What does "pilaster" mean?▾

Pilaster: A rectangular column that projects partially from the wall to which it attached; it gives the appearance of a support, but is only for decoration.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “pilaster” in the full dictionary →