How to pronounce pilloried
Say it like PIL-uh-reed. Pilloried has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL).
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- PIL
- uh
- reed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pilloried 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pilloried
American and British speakers say pilloried in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪlərid/ in the US and /ˈpɪlərid/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIL-uh-reed.
What does pilloried mean?
- simple past and past participle of pillory How to pronounce pillory
Questions about saying pilloried
How do you pronounce pilloried?
Say PIL-uh-reed. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪlərid/. In British English it is /ˈpɪlərid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pilloried?
Pilloried has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL). Broken into parts: PIL · uh · reed.
Do Americans and Brits say pilloried the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪlərid/ and the British form is /ˈpɪlərid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.