How to pronounce piceous
Say it like PIS-ee-us. Piceous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIS).
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- PIS
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piceous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of piceous
American and British speakers say piceous in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪsiəs/ in the US and /ˈpɪsɪəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIS-ih-us.
What does piceous mean?
- Resembling pitch in color; a very dark brown.
Where does piceous come from?
From Latin piceus (“like pitch; pitch-black”) + -ous (suffix forming adjectives denoting possession or presence of a quality).
Questions about saying piceous
How do you pronounce piceous?
Say PIS-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪsiəs/. In British English it is /ˈpɪsɪəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piceous?
Piceous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIS). Broken into parts: PIS · ee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say piceous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪsiəs/ and the British form is /ˈpɪsɪəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.