How to pronounce pilimiction
Say it like py-lih-MIK-shun. Pilimiction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIK).
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- py
- lih
- MIK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pilimiction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pilimiction
American and British speakers say pilimiction in essentially the same way: /ˌpaɪlɪˈmɪkʃən/ in the US and /ˌpaɪlɪˈmɪkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: py-lih-MIK-shun.
What does pilimiction mean?
- The passing of urine containing hair-like filaments.
Where does pilimiction come from?
From pilo- + miction.
Words that rhyme with pilimiction
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Questions about saying pilimiction
How do you pronounce pilimiction?
Say py-lih-MIK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌpaɪlɪˈmɪkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpaɪlɪˈmɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pilimiction?
Pilimiction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIK). Broken into parts: py · lih · MIK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say pilimiction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpaɪlɪˈmɪkʃən/ and the British form is /ˌpaɪlɪˈmɪkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.