How to Pronounce Pigeons

To pronounce "pigeons", say PIG-eons — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɪdʒɪns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɪdʒɪns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pigeons”

"pigeons" has 2 syllables: pig-eons. It rhymes with religions, if that helps it stick.

What does pigeons mean?

noun

  1. One of several birds of the family Columbidae, which consists of more than 300 species.
  2. The meat from this bird.

verb

  1. To deceive with a confidence game.

Synonyms

columbidculverdovedupefishsucker

Words that rhyme with pigeons

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

religions

Related words

birdsdovesfoolsmarkspetspouterssuckersfantails

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pigeons"?▾

"Pigeons" has 2 syllables: pig · eons.

What is the IPA transcription of "pigeons"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pigeons" is /ˈpɪdʒɪns/.

What does "pigeons" mean?▾

Pigeons: One of several birds of the family Columbidae, which consists of more than 300 species.

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