How to Pronounce Pilasters

To pronounce "pilasters", say PIL-ast-ers — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

PIL-ast-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “pilasters”

"pilasters" has 3 syllables: pil-ast-ers. It rhymes with disasters and plasters, if that helps it stick.

What does pilasters 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.

Words that rhyme with pilasters

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disastersplasterscastersasterscastorsblastersheadmasterspostmastersforecastersburgomasterssportscastersnewscasters

Related words

antaeantaspillarspilingsbalusterspedimentsbalustradespillared

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pilasters"?▾

"Pilasters" has 3 syllables: pil · ast · ers.

What does "pilasters" mean?▾

Pilasters: 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.

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