How to pronounce pixiu
Say it like peesh-YOH. Pixiu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOH).
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- peesh
- YOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pixiu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- peeshKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- YOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pixiu
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: peesh-YOH.
What does pixiu mean?
- A mythical Chinese creature resembling a winged lion, supposed to bring wealth.
Words that rhyme with pixiu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pixiu.
Questions about saying pixiu
How do you pronounce pixiu?
Say peesh-YOH. The American pronunciation is /piʃˈjoʊ/. In British English it is /piʃˈjəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pixiu?
Pixiu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOH). Broken into parts: peesh · YOH.
Is pixiu pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /piʃˈjəʊ/ (peesh-YOH).