How to Pronounce Pious

To pronounce "pious", say PIOUS — one syllable, IPA /ˈpaɪəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈpaɪəs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pious”

"pious" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with impious and dyas, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: pius — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pious mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, godfearing.

Synonyms

devoutdutifulgodlyreligiousreverentreverential

Antonyms

impiousindependentprofane

Words that rhyme with pious

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

impiousdyaspiusdyessbiasbyasbyuscrius

Related words

devoutprayerfulsanctimoniousholier-than-thouworshipfulreverentgod-fearingreligious

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pious"?▾

"Pious" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pious" is /ˈpaɪəs/.

What does "pious" mean?▾

Pious: Of or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, godfearing.

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