Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

How do you pronounce pastis?
The recorded pronunciation is /pæsˈtiːs/.
What does pastis mean?
A liqueur containing aniseed.
Where does pastis come from?
Borrowed from French pastis.

How to pronounce pastis

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “pastis”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/pæsˈtiːs/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “pastis”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “pastis” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.