how to pronounce pyramids

/ˈpɪɹəmɪdz/

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pyramids is pronounced in three syllables

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

“… size of the pyramids et cetera it's a …”

meanings of pyramids

noun:

Plural of pyramid.
The game of pyramid pool.

name:

A set of ancient pyramidal-shaped constructions in Egypt.

verb:

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of pyramid.

pyramids frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word pyramids occurs in english on average 1.5 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.