How to Pronounce “pyramid”
word
/ˈpɪɹəmɪd/
PIR-uh-mid
/pˈɪɹɐmˌɪd/
PIR-uh-mid
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɪɹəmɪd/
British English
/pˈɪɹɐmˌɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIR-uh-mid
UK
PIR-uh-mid
Listen in Context
The pyramid is a famous shape in geometry.
Her idea organized everything perfectly, like a pyramid—with a clear base and peak.
Many tourists visit the pyramids in Egypt.
A food pyramid shows what to eat for a healthy diet.