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.