How to pronounce pistons
Say it like PIS-tunz. Pistons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIS).
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- PIS
- tunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pistons 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.
- tunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pistons
American and British speakers say pistons in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪstənz/ in the US and /ˈpɪstənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIS-tunz.
What does pistons mean?
- plural of piston How to pronounce piston
- third-person singular simple present indicative of piston How to pronounce piston
Questions about saying pistons
How do you pronounce pistons?
Say PIS-tunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪstənz/. In British English it is /ˈpɪstənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pistons?
Pistons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIS). Broken into parts: PIS · tunz.
Do Americans and Brits say pistons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪstənz/ and the British form is /ˈpɪstənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.