How do you pronounce "pious"?

In American English: /ˈpaɪəs/ (PEYE-uhs). In British English: /pˈaɪəs/ (P-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈpaɪəs/ (PEYE-uhs). In Australian English: /pˈaɪəs/ (P-eye).

Is "pious" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpaɪəs/ (PEYE-uhs), while in British English it's /pˈaɪəs/ (P-eye).

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pious

/ˈpaɪəs/

PEYE-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

paɪpi·əsous

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