How to Pronounce Piebald

To pronounce "piebald", say PIEB-ald — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpaɪ.bɔːld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpaɪ.bɔːld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “piebald”

"piebald" has 2 syllables: pieb-ald. It rhymes with appalled and enthralled, if that helps it stick.

What does piebald mean?

noun

  1. An animal with piebald coloration.

adjective

  1. Spotted or blotched, especially in black and white.
  2. Of mixed character, heterogeneous.

Words that rhyme with piebald

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

appalledenthralleddrawledscaldhauledcalledwaldbawledsprawledinstalledscrawledcrawled

Related words

varicoloredcolorfulparticolouredmulticoloredmulticolorcoloredpiedparticolored

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "piebald"?▾

"Piebald" has 2 syllables: pieb · ald.

What is the IPA transcription of "piebald"?▾

The IPA transcription of "piebald" is /ˈpaɪ.bɔːld/.

What does "piebald" mean?▾

Piebald: An animal with piebald coloration.

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