How to pronounce piety
Say it like PY-uh-tee. Piety has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piety 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of piety
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PY-uh-tee.
What does piety mean?
- Reverence and devotion to God.“Colleen's piety led her to make sacrifices that most people would not have made.”
- Similar reverence to one's parents and family or to one's country.“patriotism as piety, when done right”
- A devout or otherwise laudable act, thought, or statement.
Where does piety come from?
From Middle English piete, borrowed from Middle French pieté, from Latin pietās.
Words that rhyme with piety
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of piety.
Questions about saying piety
How do you pronounce piety?
Say PY-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪəti/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piety?
Piety has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · uh · tee.
Is piety pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpaɪəti/ (PY-uh-tee).