How to pronounce magpies
Say it like MAG-pyze. Magpies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG).
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- MAG
- pyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magpies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- pyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of magpies
American and British speakers say magpies in essentially the same way: /ˈmæɡˌpaɪz/ in the US and /ˈmæɡˌpaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAG-pyze.
What does magpies mean?
- plural of magpie How to pronounce magpie
- third-person singular simple present indicative of magpie How to pronounce magpie
Questions about saying magpies
How do you pronounce magpies?
Say MAG-pyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæɡˌpaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈmæɡˌpaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magpies?
Magpies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG). Broken into parts: MAG · pyze.
Do Americans and Brits say magpies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæɡˌpaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈmæɡˌpaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.