How to pronounce piebald
Say it like PY-bawld. Piebald has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- bawld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piebald pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bawldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of piebald
American and British speakers say piebald in essentially the same way: /ˈpaɪbɔld/ in the US and /ˈpaɪbɔːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: PY-bawld.
What does piebald mean?
- Spotted or blotched, especially in black and white.
- Of mixed character, heterogeneous.
- An animal with piebald coloration.
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Questions about saying piebald
How do you pronounce piebald?
Say PY-bawld. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪbɔld/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪbɔːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piebald?
Piebald has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · bawld.
Do Americans and Brits say piebald the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaɪbɔld/ and the British form is /ˈpaɪbɔːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.