How to pronounce pigeons
Say it like PIJ-unz. Pigeons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIJ).
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- PIJ
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pigeons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pigeons
American and British speakers say pigeons in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪdʒənz/ in the US and /ˈpɪdʒənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIJ-unz.
What does pigeons mean?
- plural of pigeon How to pronounce pigeon
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pigeon How to pronounce pigeon
Questions about saying pigeons
How do you pronounce pigeons?
Say PIJ-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪdʒənz/. In British English it is /ˈpɪdʒənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pigeons?
Pigeons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIJ). Broken into parts: PIJ · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say pigeons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪdʒənz/ and the British form is /ˈpɪdʒənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.