How to pronounce piously
Say it like PY-uh-slee. Piously has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piously 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of piously
American and British speakers say piously in essentially the same way: /ˈpaɪəsli/ in the US and /ˈpaɪəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PY-uh-slee.
What does piously mean?
- in a pious manner
Where does piously come from?
From pious + -ly.
Questions about saying piously
How do you pronounce piously?
Say PY-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪəsli/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piously?
Piously has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · uh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say piously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaɪəsli/ and the British form is /ˈpaɪəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.