How to pronounce please

Say it like this: /pliz/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/pliz/

British/pliːz/

What does please mean?

verbTo make happy or satisfy; to give pleasure to.

“Her presentation pleased the executives.”

To desire; to will; to be pleased by.

“Just do as you please.”

advUsed to make a polite request.

“Please, pass the bread.”

intjUsed as an affirmative to an offer.

“May I help you? —(Yes,) please.”

An expression of annoyance, impatience, or exasperation.

“Oh, please, do we have to hear that again?”

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