How to pronounce pied
Say it like PYDE. Pied is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pied pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pied
American and British speakers say pied in essentially the same way: /paɪd/ in the US and /paɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYDE.
What does pied mean?
- Having two or more colors, especially black and white.
- Decorated or colored in blotches.
- simple past and past participle of pi How to pronounce pi
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Words that rhyme with pied
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Questions about saying pied
How do you pronounce pied?
Say PYDE. The American pronunciation is /paɪd/. In British English it is /paɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pied?
Pied is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say pied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /paɪd/ and the British form is /paɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.