How to Pronounce Pierced

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/pɪəst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pierced”

"pierced" has 2 syllables: pierc-ed.

What does pierced 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?”

adjective

  1. Cut through; perforated.
  2. Having one or more body piercings.

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Related words

perforateperforatedcutpuncturedslashedcrackedpikedbroken

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pierced"?▾

"Pierced" has 2 syllables: pierc · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "pierced"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pierced" is /pɪəst/.

What does "pierced" mean?▾

Pierced: To puncture; to break through

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