How to Pronounce Pierce

To pronounce "pierce", say PIERC-e — 2 syllables, IPA /pɪəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/pɪəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pierce”

"pierce" has 2 syllables: pierc-e. It rhymes with fierce and pearce, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: pearce, peirce — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pierce mean?

verb

  1. To puncture; to break through

    “The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash.”

  2. To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry

    “Can you believe he pierced his tongue?”

Words that rhyme with pierce

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fiercepearcebiercepeirce

Related words

thrustpunctureperforationpokepenetratestabcrackcasing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pierce"?▾

"Pierce" has 2 syllables: pierc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pierce"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pierce" is /pɪəs/.

What does "pierce" mean?▾

Pierce: To puncture; to break through

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