How to Pronounce Pissoir

To pronounce "pissoir", say PISS-oir — 2 syllables, IPA /piːˈswɑː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/piːˈswɑː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pissoir”

"pissoir" has 2 syllables: piss-oir.

What does pissoir mean?

noun

  1. A public urinal typically found in European, especially French, streets.

    “To tackle the problem of street urination, Parisian authorities introduced the pissoir”

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pissoir"?▾

"Pissoir" has 2 syllables: piss · oir.

What is the IPA transcription of "pissoir"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pissoir" is /piːˈswɑː/.

What does "pissoir" mean?▾

Pissoir: A public urinal typically found in European, especially French, streets.

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