American Pronunciation: /ˈpaɪəs/ Breakdown: PIE-uhs British Pronunciation: /ˈpaɪəs/ Breakdown: PIE-uhs Explanation: - The first syllable "pi" is pronounced as the word "pie" without the "e" sound at the end. - The second syllable "ous" is pronounced as "uhs", similar to the word "us" but with a slightly longer and more stressed "u" sound. - Together, the word is pronounced as "PIE-uhs" in both American and British English, with a slight stress on the first syllable. Note: The pronunciation of "pious" may also vary depending on regional dialects and accents. IPA transcription provides a standardized way to accurately represent the pronunciation of a word, but it is also helpful to listen to audio recordings of the word being pronounced in different accents to fully understand its various possible pronunciations.

The word pious (adjective) means devoutly religious or exhibiting extreme reverence to a religious deity. It can also refer to showing reverence for one's moral obligations or duties. For example, "She is a deeply pious person who attends church every day." In a non-religious context, it can mean showing strict adherence to a particular set of rules or principles, often in a self-righteous or hypocritical manner. For example, "He preached about the importance of honesty, but his actions were far from pious."