How to pronounce makepeace
Say it like MAK-pees. Makepeace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
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- MAK
- pees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Makepeace pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- peesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of makepeace
American and British speakers say makepeace in essentially the same way: /ˈmækpis/ in the US and /ˈmækpis/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAK-pees.
What does makepeace mean?
- A peacemaker; one who reconciles persons at variance with one another; a composer of strife; an adjuster of differences.
Where does makepeace come from?
From make + peace.
Questions about saying makepeace
How do you pronounce makepeace?
Say MAK-pees. The American pronunciation is /ˈmækpis/. In British English it is /ˈmækpis/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in makepeace?
Makepeace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · pees.
Do Americans and Brits say makepeace the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmækpis/ and the British form is /ˈmækpis/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.