How to Pronounce Piston

To pronounce "piston", say PIST-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɪstən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈpɪstən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “piston”

"piston" has 2 syllables: pist-on. It rhymes with riston and christon, if that helps it stick.

What does piston mean?

noun

  1. A solid disk or cylinder that fits inside a hollow cylinder, and moves under pressure (as in an engine) or displaces fluid (as in a pump)
  2. A valve device in some brass instruments for changing the pitch

verb

  1. To move up and down like a piston.

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Words that rhyme with piston

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ristonchriston

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "piston"?▾

"Piston" has 2 syllables: pist · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "piston"?▾

The IPA transcription of "piston" is /ˈpɪstən/.

What does "piston" mean?▾

Piston: A solid disk or cylinder that fits inside a hollow cylinder, and moves under pressure (as in an engine) or displaces fluid (as in a pump)

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