How to pronounce peaceable
Say it like PEE-suh-bul. Peaceable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- suh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peaceable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of peaceable
American and British speakers say peaceable in essentially the same way: /ˈpisəbəl/ in the US and /ˈpiːsəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-suh-bul.
What does peaceable mean?
- Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.).
- Characterized by peace; peaceful, tranquil.
Where does peaceable come from?
From Anglo-Norman pesible, peisible, Middle French paisible, from pais (“peace”) + -ible; later remodelled after peace + -able.
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Questions about saying peaceable
How do you pronounce peaceable?
Say PEE-suh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpisəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈpiːsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peaceable?
Peaceable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · suh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say peaceable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpisəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈpiːsəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.