How to Pronounce "piecemeal"
word
ˈpisˌmiɫ
PEES-meel
pˈiːsmˌiːl
PEES-meel
Definition
Done or happening gradually, one step or part at a time, instead of all at once.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpisˌmiɫ
British English
pˈiːsmˌiːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEES-meel
UK
PEES-meel
Listen in Context
We fixed the roof piecemeal, one section at a time.
The manager made changes piecemeal throughout the year.
This law was introduced piecemeal, not all at once.
The company’s growth has been piecemeal, never really taking off all at once.