How to pronounce pia
Say it like PEE-uh. Pia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pia
American and British speakers say pia in essentially the same way: /ˈpiə/ in the US and /ˈpiːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-uh.
What does pia mean?
- The pia mater, the innermost of the meninges that protect the brain and spinal cord.
- Polynesian arrowroot (Tacca leontopetaloides), whose fleshy tubers yield arrowroot starch.
Words that rhyme with pia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pia.
Questions about saying pia
How do you pronounce pia?
Say PEE-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiə/. In British English it is /ˈpiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pia?
Pia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say pia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpiə/ and the British form is /ˈpiːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.