How to pronounce pileup
Say it like PY-luhp. Pileup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- luhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pileup 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.
- luhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of pileup
American and British speakers say pileup in essentially the same way: /ˈpaɪˌlʌp/ in the US and /ˈpaɪˌlʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: PY-luhp.
What does pileup mean?
- Alternative spelling of pile-up.
Where does pileup come from?
Deverbal from pile up.
Questions about saying pileup
How do you pronounce pileup?
Say PY-luhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪˌlʌp/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪˌlʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pileup?
Pileup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · luhp.
Do Americans and Brits say pileup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaɪˌlʌp/ and the British form is /ˈpaɪˌlʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.