How do you pronounce "pistons"?

In American English: /ˈpɪstənz/ (PIST-uhnz). In British English: /pˈɪstənz/ (P-ist). In Canadian English: /ˈpɪstənz/ (PIST-uhnz). In Australian English: /pˈɪstənz/ (P-ist).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɪstənz/ (PIST-uhnz), while in British English it's /pˈɪstənz/ (P-ist).

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pistons

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/ˈpɪstənz/

PIST-uhnz

Syllable Breakdown

pɪstpis·ənztons

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