How to Pronounce Piranha

To pronounce "piranha", say PIR-anh-a — 3 syllables, IPA /pɪˈɹɑːnjə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/pɪˈɹɑːnjə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “piranha”

"piranha" has 3 syllables: pir-anh-a.

What does piranha mean?

noun

  1. Any of the carnivorous freshwater fish living in South American rivers and belonging to the subfamily Serrasalminae.

Related words

caribepiranapirayapirambebapiraipacudevilfishserranid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "piranha"?▾

"Piranha" has 3 syllables: pir · anh · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "piranha"?▾

The IPA transcription of "piranha" is /pɪˈɹɑːnjə/.

What does "piranha" mean?▾

Piranha: Any of the carnivorous freshwater fish living in South American rivers and belonging to the subfamily Serrasalminae.

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