How to pronounce piedra
Say it like PEE-druh. Piedra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- druh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piedra 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.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of piedra
American and British speakers say piedra in essentially the same way: /ˈpidrə/ in the US and /ˈpiːdrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-druh.
What does piedra mean?
- A hair disease caused by a fungus.
Where does piedra come from?
Borrowed from Spanish piedra (“stone”).
Questions about saying piedra
How do you pronounce piedra?
Say PEE-druh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpidrə/. In British English it is /ˈpiːdrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piedra?
Piedra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · druh.
Do Americans and Brits say piedra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpidrə/ and the British form is /ˈpiːdrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.