How to pronounce piwi
Say it like PEE-wee. Piwi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- wee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piwi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- weeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of piwi
American and British speakers say piwi in essentially the same way: /ˈpiwi/ in the US and /ˈpiːwi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-wee.
What does piwi mean?
- A class of genes originally identified as encoding regulatory proteins responsible for maintaining incomplete differentiation in stem cells and maintaining the stability of cell division rates in germline cells.
- a small Australian magpie lark, also known as a Murray magpie.
Where does piwi come from?
Short for P-element induced wimpy testis in Drosophila.
Words that rhyme with piwi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of piwi.
Questions about saying piwi
How do you pronounce piwi?
Say PEE-wee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiwi/. In British English it is /ˈpiːwi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piwi?
Piwi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · wee.
Do Americans and Brits say piwi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpiwi/ and the British form is /ˈpiːwi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.