Pierce (Verb)
Syllable division: pierce
How to pronounce: UK: /pɪəs/ US: /pɪrs/

American Pronunciation of the word Pierce

#1 Meaning: To use a sharp point to puncture something, creating a hole within.
Example:
> She decided that she wanted to get her ears pierced for her birthday.
> Before you boil the potatoes for 15-minutes, you need to pierce them with a fork.

#2 Meaning: Something is suddenly seen or heard very clearly if a light or sound pierces through it.
Example:
> The sound of her baby crying pierced her mother-heart.
> The gun shot sounds pierced the night's silence.

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Woman having her ear pierced.

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