How to pronounce Pisa
Say it like PEE-suh. Pisa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- suh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pisa 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Pisa
American and British speakers say Pisa in essentially the same way: /ˈpisə/ in the US and /ˈpiːsə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-suh.
What does Pisa mean?
- A province of Tuscany, Italy.
- The capital city of the province of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy.
Where does Pisa come from?
From Italian Pisa, from Latin Pīsae, of Etruscan origin.
Words that rhyme with Pisa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Pisa.
Questions about saying Pisa
How do you pronounce Pisa?
Say PEE-suh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpisə/. In British English it is /ˈpiːsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Pisa?
Pisa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · suh.
Do Americans and Brits say Pisa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpisə/ and the British form is /ˈpiːsə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.