How to pronounce piccolos
Say it like PIK-uh-lohz. Piccolos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK).
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US American/ˈpɪkəloʊz/PIK-uh-lohz
UK British/ˈpɪkələʊz/PIK-uh-lohz
- PIK
- uh
- lohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piccolos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of piccolos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PIK-uh-lohz.
What does piccolos mean?
noun
- plural of piccolo How to pronounce piccolo
Questions about saying piccolos
How do you pronounce piccolos?
Say PIK-uh-lohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪkəloʊz/. In British English it is /ˈpɪkələʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piccolos?
Piccolos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK). Broken into parts: PIK · uh · lohz.
Is piccolos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpɪkələʊz/ (PIK-uh-lohz).