How to Pronounce "pleasantries"
word
ˈpɫɛzəntɹiz
PLEZ-uhn-treez
plˈɛzəntɹˌiz
plez-UHN-treez
Definition
Polite or friendly remarks that people make to be pleasant, especially at the beginning of a conversation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫɛzəntɹiz
British English
plˈɛzəntɹˌiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLEZ-uhn-treez
UK
plez-UHN-treez
Listen in Context
They exchanged pleasantries before starting the meeting.
Teachers often start class with a few pleasantries.
We skipped the pleasantries and discussed the problem directly.
After quick pleasantries, everyone got down to business.