To pronounce "pistol", say PIST-ol — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pistol
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PIST-ol
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"pistol" has 2 syllables: pist-ol. It rhymes with crystal and distal, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: pistil — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pistol" has 2 syllables: pist · ol.
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