How to pronounce piscina
Say it like pih-SEE-nuh. Piscina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- pih
- SEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piscina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of piscina
American and British speakers say piscina in essentially the same way: /pɪˈsinə/ in the US and /pɪˈsiːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: pih-SEE-nuh.
What does piscina mean?
- A drained basin near a church's altar for the disposal of water from liturgical ablutions.
- A basin or tank, especially one for holding fishes or for growing aquatic plants.
Where does piscina come from?
From Latin piscīna (“fishpond; swimming pool”), from piscis (“fish”).
Words that rhyme with piscina
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Questions about saying piscina
How do you pronounce piscina?
Say pih-SEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /pɪˈsinə/. In British English it is /pɪˈsiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piscina?
Piscina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: pih · SEE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say piscina the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɪˈsinə/ and the British form is /pɪˈsiːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.