How to pronounce piecing
Say it like PEE-sing. Piecing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
- PEE
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piecing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of piecing
American and British speakers say piecing in essentially the same way: /ˈpisɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpiːsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-sing.
What does piecing mean?
Words that rhyme with piecing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of piecing.
Questions about saying piecing
How do you pronounce piecing?
Say PEE-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpisɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piecing?
Piecing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say piecing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpisɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpiːsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.