How to Pronounce Pleas

To pronounce "pleas", say PLEAS — one syllable, IPA /pliːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

5

Letters

/pliːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pleas”

"pleas" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with seize and appease, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: please, plese — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pleas mean?

noun

  1. An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty.

    “a plea for mercy”

  2. An excuse; an apology.

verb

  1. To plead; to argue.

Synonyms

plaidoyer

Words that rhyme with pleas

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seizeappeaseexpertiseuneaserepriseeasewheezesqueezeteasechemisecheesebreeze

Related words

supplicationadmissionsallegationsappealsapplicationsapproachesargumentsassets

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pleas"?▾

"Pleas" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pleas"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pleas" is /pliːz/.

What does "pleas" mean?▾

Pleas: An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty.

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