How to pronounce showpiece
Say it like SHOH-pees. Showpiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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- SHOH
- pees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Showpiece pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- peesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of showpiece
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH-pees.
What does showpiece mean?
- Something that exhibits exceptional quality, something worth being shown.
- Something made specifically to be displayed.
Where does showpiece come from?
From show + piece.
Questions about saying showpiece
How do you pronounce showpiece?
Say SHOH-pees. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊˌpis/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊˌpiːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in showpiece?
Showpiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · pees.
Is showpiece 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 /ˈʃəʊˌpiːs/ (SHOH-pees).