How to pronounce Pisces
Say it like PY-seez. Pisces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pisces 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.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Pisces
American and British speakers say Pisces in essentially the same way: /ˈpaɪsiz/ in the US and /ˈpaɪsiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PY-seez.
What does Pisces mean?
- the twelfth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about February 19 to March 20
- (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Pisces
- a large faint zodiacal constellation; between Aquarius and Aries
Questions about saying Pisces
How do you pronounce Pisces?
Say PY-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪsiz/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪsiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Pisces?
Pisces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · seez.
Do Americans and Brits say Pisces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaɪsiz/ and the British form is /ˈpaɪsiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.