How to Pronounce Piecemeal

To pronounce "piecemeal", say PIEC-em-eal — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpiːs.miːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈpiːs.miːl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “piecemeal”

"piecemeal" has 3 syllables: piec-em-eal. It rhymes with zeal and puerile, if that helps it stick.

What does piecemeal mean?

noun

  1. A fragment; a scrap.

verb

  1. To divide or distribute piecemeal; dismember.

adjective

  1. Made or done in pieces or one stage at a time.

Synonyms

bitlumpportionapportionmete outparcel outstepwise

Words that rhyme with piecemeal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

zealpuerilegenteelrevealkeelpealsurrealfeelappealheeldealsqueal

Related words

gradualstepwisestep-by-stepbit-by-bitscatteredgradually

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "piecemeal"?▾

"Piecemeal" has 3 syllables: piec · em · eal.

What is the IPA transcription of "piecemeal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "piecemeal" is /ˈpiːs.miːl/.

What does "piecemeal" mean?▾

Piecemeal: A fragment; a scrap.

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