How to Pronounce Piledriver

To pronounce "piledriver", say PIL-edr-iv-er — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PIL-edr-iv-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “piledriver”

"piledriver" has 4 syllables: pil-edr-iv-er.

What does piledriver mean?

noun

  1. A machine for forcing a pile, a long beam, into the ground as part of the construction of a foundation; usually by raising a weight and then dropping it on the beam.
  2. A person who hits or attacks forcefully or powerfully.

    “She sure is a pile driver”

noun

  1. A move in which the wrestler applies a front waist lock, then drives the opponent's head into the mat by falling to his knees or backside.
  2. A very hard shot.

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How many syllables are in "piledriver"?▾

"Piledriver" has 4 syllables: pil · edr · iv · er.

What does "piledriver" mean?▾

Piledriver: A machine for forcing a pile, a long beam, into the ground as part of the construction of a foundation; usually by raising a weight and then dropping it on the beam.

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