How to pronounce peace
Say it like PEES. Peace is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PEES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peace pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of peace
American and British speakers say peace in essentially the same way: /pis/ in the US and /piːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEES.
What does peace mean?
- the state prevailing during the absence of war
- harmonious relations; freedom from disputes“the roommates lived in peace together”
- the absence of mental stress or anxiety
Where does peace come from?
From Middle English pees, pes, pais, borrowed from Anglo-Norman peis and Old French pais (“peace”), from Latin pāx (“peace”), from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂ḱ- (“to fasten, stick, place”), related to Latin pacīscor (“agree, stipulate”), Lati
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with peace
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Words that sound like peace
Questions about saying peace
How do you pronounce peace?
Say PEES. The American pronunciation is /pis/. In British English it is /piːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peace?
Peace is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PEES.
Do Americans and Brits say peace the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pis/ and the British form is /piːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as peace?
Peace sounds the same as piece in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.