How to pronounce pileus
Say it like PIL-ee-us. Pileus 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
Pileus 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 pileus
American and British speakers say pileus in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪliəs/ in the US and /ˈpɪliəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIL-ee-us.
What does pileus mean?
- The cap of a mushroom.
- The bell of a jellyfish.
- A small thin cloud attached to a cumulus cloud.
Where does pileus come from?
Borrowed from Latin pīleus, a form of pilleus (“a felt cap”).
Questions about saying pileus
How do you pronounce pileus?
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 pileus?
Pileus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL). Broken into parts: PIL · ee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say pileus 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.