How to pronounce pivot
Say it like PIV-ut. Pivot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIV).
- PIV
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pivot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pivot
American and British speakers say pivot in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪvət/ in the US and /ˈpɪvət/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIV-ut.
What does pivot mean?
- A thing on which something turns; specifically a metal pointed pin or short shaft in machinery, such as the end of an axle or spindle.
- Something or someone having a paramount significance in a certain situation.
- Act of turning on one foot.
- To turn on an exact spot.
- To change the direction of a business, usually in response to changes in the market.
- To shift a political candidate's messaging during a general election to reflect plans and values more moderate than those advocated during the primary.
Where does pivot come from?
From Middle English pevet, *pivot, from Old French pivot (“hinge pin, pivot”) (12th c.), possibly from Latin pūgiō.
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Words that rhyme with pivot
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Questions about saying pivot
How do you pronounce pivot?
Say PIV-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪvət/. In British English it is /ˈpɪvət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pivot?
Pivot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIV). Broken into parts: PIV · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say pivot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪvət/ and the British form is /ˈpɪvət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.