How to Pronounce "pivot"
word
ˈpɪvət
PIH-vuht
pˈɪvət
PIH-vuht
Definition
A pivot is the central point around which something turns, or a key person or thing in a situation. As a verb, to pivot means to turn or to quickly change direction or strategy, especially in business.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪvət
British English
pˈɪvət
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIH-vuht
UK
PIH-vuht
Listen in Context
The wheel turns around a pivot.
She is the pivot of our group.
We decided to pivot our business model.
When the plan failed, the team had to pivot quickly.