To pronounce "pliant", say PLIANT — one syllable, IPA /ˈplaɪənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈplaɪənt/
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"pliant" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with compliant and riant, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“a pliant thread pliant wax”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pliant" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "pliant" is /ˈplaɪənt/.
Pliant: Capable of plying or bending; readily yielding to force or pressure without breaking
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