How to pronounce pious
Say it like PY-us. Pious has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pious 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pious
American and British speakers say pious in essentially the same way: /ˈpaɪəs/ in the US and /ˈpaɪəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PY-us.
What does pious mean?
- Of or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, god-fearing.
- Relating to religion or religious works.“A pious cause.”
- Insisting on or making a show of one's own virtue, especially in comparison to others; sanctimonious, condescending, judgmental.
Where does pious come from?
Borrowed from Latin pīus (“pious, dutiful, blessed, kind, devout”), from Proto-Indo-European *pewH- (“pure”).
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Words that rhyme with pious
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Questions about saying pious
How do you pronounce pious?
Say PY-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪəs/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pious?
Pious has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · us.
Do Americans and Brits say pious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaɪəs/ and the British form is /ˈpaɪəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.