How to Pronounce "pastel"
word
pæˈstɛɫ
pa-STEL
pˈɑːstəl
PAH-stuhl
Definition
A "pastel" is a soft or light color, or an art material made from powdered pigment in stick form used for drawing. The word refers to both the color type and the artist's tool.
IPA Transcription
American English
pæˈstɛɫ
British English
pˈɑːstəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pa-STEL
UK
PAH-stuhl
Listen in Context
She wore a pastel pink dress to the party.
Children love to draw with pastel sticks.
The walls of her room are painted in soft pastel colors.
I prefer painting landscapes with pastels because of the soft effect.