How to pronounce piste
Say it like PIST. Piste is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PIST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piste pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of piste
American and British speakers say piste in essentially the same way: /pɪst/ in the US and /pɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIST.
What does piste mean?
- A downhill trail.“They were skiing on the piste.”
- The field of play of a fencing match.
Where does piste come from?
Borrowed from French piste.
Words that rhyme with piste
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of piste.
Questions about saying piste
How do you pronounce piste?
Say PIST. The American pronunciation is /pɪst/. In British English it is /pɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piste?
Piste is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PIST.
Do Americans and Brits say piste the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɪst/ and the British form is /pɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.