How to pronounce mouthpiece
Say it like MOWTH-pees. Mouthpiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOWTH).
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- MOWTH
- pees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mouthpiece pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOWTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- peesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mouthpiece
American and British speakers say mouthpiece in essentially the same way: /ˈmaʊθˌpis/ in the US and /ˈmaʊθˌpiːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOWTH-pees.
What does mouthpiece mean?
- The part of a telephone that is held close to the mouth.
- The part of a wind instrument that is held in or against the mouth.
- A bit.
Where does mouthpiece come from?
From mouth + piece.
Questions about saying mouthpiece
How do you pronounce mouthpiece?
Say MOWTH-pees. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaʊθˌpis/. In British English it is /ˈmaʊθˌpiːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mouthpiece?
Mouthpiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOWTH). Broken into parts: MOWTH · pees.
Do Americans and Brits say mouthpiece the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaʊθˌpis/ and the British form is /ˈmaʊθˌpiːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.