How to pronounce piolet
Say it like PEE-uh-lay. Piolet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpiəleɪ/PEE-uh-lay
UK British/ˈpjəʊleɪ/PYOH-lay
- PEE
- uh
- lay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piolet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of piolet
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: PYOH-lay.
What does piolet mean?
noun
- An ice axe/ice ax.
Where does piolet come from?
Borrowed from French piolet, or its source, Franco-Provençal piolet (“small axe”).
Questions about saying piolet
How do you pronounce piolet?
Say PEE-uh-lay. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiəleɪ/. In British English it is /ˈpjəʊleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piolet?
Piolet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · uh · lay.
Is piolet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈpjəʊleɪ/ (PYOH-lay).