How to Pronounce Piss

To pronounce "piss", say PISS — one syllable, IPA /pɪs/. 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

/pɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “piss”

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

What does piss mean?

noun

  1. (usually uncountable) Urine.

    “This toilet is disgusting. There's piss all over the floor.”

  2. An instance of pissing.

    “I'm desperate for a piss!”

verb

  1. To urinate.

    “When I got home I found a drunk pissing in my doorway.”

  2. To discharge as or with the urine.

    “Lately I've been pissing blood.”

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Words that rhyme with piss

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abyssdismisshissmissblissremissamisskissreminiscedisvisdiss

Related words

piddlepeewee-weepee-peemicturateurinate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "piss"?▾

"Piss" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "piss"?▾

The IPA transcription of "piss" is /pɪs/.

What does "piss" mean?▾

Piss: (usually uncountable) Urine.

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