How to pronounce pileous
Say it like PIL-ee-us. Pileous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL).
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- PIL
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pileous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pileous
American and British speakers say pileous in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪliəs/ in the US and /ˈpɪliəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIL-ee-us.
What does pileous mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or consisting of hair.
- Covered with hair; hairy.
Where does pileous come from?
From Latin pilus + -eous, perhaps by alteration of pilous or pilose.
Questions about saying pileous
How do you pronounce pileous?
Say PIL-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪliəs/. In British English it is /ˈpɪliəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pileous?
Pileous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL). Broken into parts: PIL · ee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say pileous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪliəs/ and the British form is /ˈpɪliəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.