How to pronounce piet
Say it like PY-it. Piet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piet 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.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of piet
American and British speakers say piet in essentially the same way: /ˈpaɪɪt/ in the US and /ˈpaɪət/ in the UK.
British respelling: PY-ut.
What does piet mean?
- The magpie.
Where does piet come from?
From pie + -ot, with later forms remodelled after -et.
Questions about saying piet
How do you pronounce piet?
Say PY-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piet?
Piet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · it.
Do Americans and Brits say piet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaɪɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpaɪət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.