How to Pronounce Piedra
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Piedra Pronunciation
pee-AY-drah
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
pee
AY
stress here
drah
3 syllables
What is Piedra?
A fungal infection of the hair shaft that produces nodules attached to the hair fiber, coming in two forms: black piedra (hard, dark nodules from Piedraia hortae) and white piedra (soft, light nodules from Trichosporon species). Both are superficial and non-inflammatory.
Questions About Piedra
How do you pronounce 'piedra'?
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Piedra is pronounced "pee-AY-drah." Start with "pee" (like the letter P), then say "AY" (like the letter A), and finish with "drah" (rhymes with "spa"). The stress goes on the middle syllable: AY.
How many syllables does 'piedra' have?
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Piedra has three syllables: pie-dra. When you break it up, it's "pee" + "ay" + "drah."
Which syllable in 'piedra' gets the stress?
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The middle syllable—AY—gets the stress. A common mistake is putting the stress on the first syllable (PIE-drah) or the last syllable (pee-ay-DRAH), but the correct way is pee-AY-drah.
What does the word 'piedra' mean in English?
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Piedra is a Spanish word that means "stone" or "rock." In medical language, it refers to a fungal condition of hair that creates small, hard or soft nodules (bumps) on the hair shaft—kind of like tiny stones clinging to the hair.
Where does the word 'piedra' come from?
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Piedra comes from Spanish and Latin origins. The Spanish word 'piedra' literally means "stone," which is why this condition was named that way—the nodules on the hair look like small stones stuck to the hair fiber.
What are the two types of piedra, and how are they named?
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There are black piedra and white piedra. Black piedra produces dark, hard nodules, while white piedra produces lighter, softer nodules. Both share the word 'piedra,' but the color word at the beginning tells you which type is being discussed.
Can you use 'piedra' in a simple sentence?
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Here's an example: "The doctor explained that piedra is a fungal condition that affects the hair." You might also hear it used as: "Black piedra and white piedra are the two main forms."
What's a common mispronunciation of 'piedra'?
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People often say "PYE-drah" or "pee-DRA," but the correct pronunciation emphasizes the middle syllable: "pee-AY-drah." Remember that the AY sound (like in "day" or "say") is where the stress belongs.