how to pronounce pyramid

/ˈpɪɹəmɪd/

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pyramid is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of pyramid in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… the top of the pyramid and they probably …”

meanings of pyramid

noun:

A pyramid scheme.
A solid with triangular lateral faces and a polygonal (often square or rectangular) base.
An ancient massive construction with a square or rectangular base and four triangular sides meeting in an apex, such as those built as tombs in Egypt or as bases for temples in Mesoamerica.
A medullary pyramid, the medial-most bumps on the ventral side of the medulla oblongata.
An approximately triangular headline consisting of several centered lines of text of increasing length.
A construction in the shape of a pyramid, usually with a square or rectangular base.
Alternative letter-case form of Pyramid. (a solitaire card game).
The triangular layout of cards in the game of Pyramid.
The game of pool in which the balls are placed in the form of a triangle at spot.

verb:

To build up or be arranged in the form of a pyramid.
To employ, or take part in, a pyramid scheme.
To combine (a series of genes) into a single genotype.
To engage in pyramid trading.

name:

A solitaire card game where the cards are arranged as a triangle (a "pyramid") and the object is to get the cards from the bottom to the top.

pyramid frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word pyramid occurs in english on average 4.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.