How to Pronounce Pleasant

To pronounce "pleasant", say PLEAS-ant — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɫɛzənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɫɛzənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/plˈɛzənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “pleasant”

Break "pleasant" into 2 beats and lean on "PLEAS" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with present and omnipresent, if that helps it stick.

What does pleasant mean?

noun

  1. A wit; a humorist; a buffoon.

adjective

  1. Giving pleasure; pleasing in manner.

    “It wasn't so hot outside, but pleasant enough to have lunch in the garden.”

  2. Facetious, joking.

Synonyms

agreeablenice

Antonyms

disagreeablenastyunpleasant

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Words that rhyme with pleasant

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

presentomnipresentunpleasantpeasantpheasantbesantbezzant

Related words

enjoyablepleasurablenicegratifyingbeautifulfinegratefulidyllic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pleasant"?▾

"Pleasant" has 2 syllables: pleas · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "pleasant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pleasant" is /ˈpɫɛzənt/.

What does "pleasant" mean?▾

Pleasant: A wit; a humorist; a buffoon.

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