How to pronounce pygian
Say it like PIJ-ee-un. Pygian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIJ).
- PIJ
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pygian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pygian
American and British speakers say pygian in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪdʒiən/ in the US and /ˈpɪdʒiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIJ-ee-un.
What does pygian mean?
- Pertaining to or resembling buttocks.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- natiform
Words that rhyme with pygian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pygian.
Questions about saying pygian
How do you pronounce pygian?
Say PIJ-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪdʒiən/. In British English it is /ˈpɪdʒiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pygian?
Pygian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIJ). Broken into parts: PIJ · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say pygian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪdʒiən/ and the British form is /ˈpɪdʒiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.