How to pronounce pyramids
Say it like PIR-uh-midz. Pyramids has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpɪrəmɪdz/PIR-uh-midz
UK British/ˈpɪrəmɪdz/PIR-uh-midz
- PIR
- uh
- midz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyramids pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- midzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pyramids
American and British speakers say pyramids in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪrəmɪdz/ in the US and /ˈpɪrəmɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIR-uh-midz.
What does pyramids mean?
noun
- plural of pyramid How to pronounce pyramid
- The game of pyramid pool.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pyramid How to pronounce pyramid
Questions about saying pyramids
How do you pronounce pyramids?
Say PIR-uh-midz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪrəmɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈpɪrəmɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyramids?
Pyramids has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIR). Broken into parts: PIR · uh · midz.
Do Americans and Brits say pyramids the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪrəmɪdz/ and the British form is /ˈpɪrəmɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.