How to Pronounce Picayune

To pronounce "picayune", say PIC-ay-un-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌpɪ.kəˈjuːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌpɪ.kəˈjuːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “picayune”

"picayune" has 4 syllables: pic-ay-un-e. It rhymes with croon and lagoon, if that helps it stick.

What does picayune mean?

noun

  1. A small coin of the value of six-and-a-quarter cents; a fippenny bit.
  2. A five-cent piece.

adjective

  1. Petty, trivial; of little consequence; small and of little importance.
  2. Small-minded; childishly spiteful, tending to go on about unimportant things.

Synonyms

maliciouspeevishpettypicayunishtrivialworthless

Words that rhyme with picayune

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

croonlagoongoonmooncommuneopportunehewnfestoonlampoonsaloonswoonstrewn

Related words

littlelilliputianpettypiddlingunimportanttrivialpifflingfootling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "picayune"?▾

"Picayune" has 4 syllables: pic · ay · un · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "picayune"?▾

The IPA transcription of "picayune" is /ˌpɪ.kəˈjuːn/.

What does "picayune" mean?▾

Picayune: A small coin of the value of six-and-a-quarter cents; a fippenny bit.

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