Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pyramids

/pˈɪɹəmɪdz/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.33 in modern English

Syllables
pyra-mids
IPA
/pˈɪɹəmɪdz/
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A set of ancient pyramidal-shaped constructions in Egypt, mostly built as tombs for the pharaohs.

noun

plural of pyramid

noun

The game of pyramid pool.

Uncountable

Usage

Inflected Forms

the Pyramids (canonical)

Questions

How do you pronounce pyramids?
The recorded pronunciation is /pˈɪɹəmɪdz/.
What does pyramids mean?
A set of ancient pyramidal-shaped constructions in Egypt, mostly built as tombs for the pharaohs.

How to pronounce pyramids

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