How to pronounce pistols
Say it like PIS-tulz. Pistols has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIS).
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- PIS
- tulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pistols pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pistols
American and British speakers say pistols in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪstəlz/ in the US and /ˈpɪstəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIS-tulz.
What does pistols mean?
- plural of pistol How to pronounce pistol
Questions about saying pistols
How do you pronounce pistols?
Say PIS-tulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪstəlz/. In British English it is /ˈpɪstəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pistols?
Pistols has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIS). Broken into parts: PIS · tulz.
Do Americans and Brits say pistols the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪstəlz/ and the British form is /ˈpɪstəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.