To pronounce "pilau", say PIL-au — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"pilau" has 2 syllables: pil-au. It rhymes with scintilla and guerrilla, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: pilaw, pillau — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pilau" has 2 syllables: pil · au.
Pilau: 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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