How to Pronounce Pith

To pronounce "pith", say PITH — one syllable, IPA /pɪθ/. 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

/pɪθ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pith”

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

What does pith mean?

noun

  1. The soft, spongy substance in the center of the stems of many plants and trees.
  2. The spongy interior substance of a feather or horn.

verb

  1. To extract the pith from (a plant stem or tree).
  2. To kill (especially cattle or laboratory animals) by cutting or piercing the spinal cord.

Synonyms

coreessencegistheartheart and soulinwardnesskernelmarrow

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Words that rhyme with pith

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forthwithwrithemythscythewithblacksmithgrithwitheherewithlocksmithwordsmithbrith

Related words

corenubmarrowmeatheartcentersubstanceinwardness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pith"?▾

"Pith" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pith"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pith" is /pɪθ/.

What does "pith" mean?▾

Pith: The soft, spongy substance in the center of the stems of many plants and trees.

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