How to Pronounce Pleasance

To pronounce "pleasance", say PLEAS-anc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈplɛzəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈplɛzəns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pleasance”

"pleasance" has 3 syllables: pleas-anc-e. It rhymes with presence and omnipresence, if that helps it stick.

What does pleasance mean?

noun

  1. Willingness to please, or the action of pleasing; courtesy.
  2. The feeling of being pleased; pleasure, delight.

Words that rhyme with pleasance

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presenceomnipresence

Related words

pleasurepleasaunceplaisaunceplaisancepleasure-groundpleasantrypleasuranceparadise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pleasance"?▾

"Pleasance" has 3 syllables: pleas · anc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pleasance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pleasance" is /ˈplɛzəns/.

What does "pleasance" mean?▾

Pleasance: Willingness to please, or the action of pleasing; courtesy.

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