How to pronounce pies
Say it like PYZE. Pies is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pies
American and British speakers say pies in essentially the same way: /paɪz/ in the US and /paɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYZE.
What does pies mean?
- plural of pie How to pronounce pie
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pie How to pronounce pie
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pi How to pronounce pi
Words that rhyme with pies
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pies.
Questions about saying pies
How do you pronounce pies?
Say PYZE. The American pronunciation is /paɪz/. In British English it is /paɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pies?
Pies is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say pies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /paɪz/ and the British form is /paɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.